The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Yes, risk the Arab democratic challenge

The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Yes, risk the Arab democratic challenge: "Islamists may well win the first round in many places, and in some they might even try to ensure no second round follows. That's why domestic and foreign democratic barriers preventing this must be enhanced. But simply insisting that Arab states should perpetuate the deadlock of today would not only ensure Islamists gain strength by counter reaction, it also displays remarkable contempt for the desire of Arabs to be counted. "