The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Egypt and the paradox of American democratization

The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Egypt and the paradox of American democratization: "while the initial lack of reaction by Egyptian youth to the Koran desecration might indicate apathy, the situation is more complex than that. Frustration with U.S. policy in the region is one of the factors that might be forcing Egyptian youth to take a closer look at what is happening domestically and which makes them unable to protect their culture, identity, and their religious symbols on the international scene. Ironically, the U.S. plan for initiating democratic reform in the region through its war on Iraq might just work, but not because Washington is spreading 'democratic' ideals; but rather because it isn't."