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Democratic Reform: Conflict or Stability?

Amjad Atallah, New America Foundation; Thomas Carothers, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Audra Grant, RAND Corporation; Karin von Hippel, Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Tuesday
Mar. 17, 2009
2:00pm – 3:30pm ET

Overview

Speakers:

Amjad Atallah
New America Foundation

Thomas Carothers
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Audra Grant
RAND Corporation

Karin von Hippel
Center for Strategic and International Studies

Moderator:

Andrew Albertson
Executive Director, Project on Middle East Democracy

Are democratic transitions particularly prone to violent conflict? Some argue that countries in transition to democracy are more likely to experience domestic and international conflicts; others contend that democratic institutions divert citizens' energy away from extremist movements and towards participatory governance.

Which position is most relevant in the Middle East? Do political openings tend to undermine or empower violent extremists? What strategies can domestic political actors use to reduce the chance of conflict? Can external actors like the U.S. employ particular policies or incentives to maximize the chances of peaceful transitions to democracy?

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Middle East Program

The Wilson Center’s Middle East Program serves as a crucial resource for the policymaking community and beyond, providing analyses and research that helps inform US foreign policymaking, stimulates public debate, and expands knowledge about issues in the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.  Read more

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