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Thursday, February 17, 2005
How are things going in the Middle East?
Life can be so often plagued with uncertainties. And yet, if you know where to look, there are ways to find something true and sure. For example:
We're making progress in Saudi Arabia. While it is unclear just how far the recent municipal elections will bring about change, we are going in the right direction. There are two logical outcomes to the elections: the unelected council members monopolize power, prompting more grumbling and low-level unrest or they play along, bringing about gradual reform. Either way, the genie's out of the bottle and change is on the way.
Of this I am sure.
How?
All you've got to do is read the Thursday NY Times editorial pooh-poohing the elections.
By the way, Friedman's column on Lebanon is a solid read, well worth the time.
posted by gbarto at 10:35 PM
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