Those Who Warned That Gorbachev Was Being

It Is Important To Remember That Some Of The Most Serious Thinkers Once Thought That Democracy Was Not Compatible With The Cultures Of Germany, Italy, Japan, Latin America And Russia.

Will Dissent Be Permitted? The Answer To That Question Will Determine Whether The Society Is A Free Society Or A Fear Society.

This Scepticism Is The Same Scepticism I Heard A Generation Ago In The Ussr When Few Thought That A Democratic Transformation Behind The Iron Curtain Was Possible.

The Message Of The Free World To Any Potential Palestinian Leadership Should Be A Simple One: Embrace Democratic Reform And We Will Embrace You.

Unfortunately, Little Attention Was Paid To How Arafat Ruled. In Fact, Some Saw The Harsh And Repressive Nature Of Arafat's Regime As Actually Bolstering The Prospects For Peace.