Widespread Muslim Skepticism of US as Democracy Advocate

Widespread Muslim Skepticism of US as Democracy Advocate

by Jim Lobe

Despite continuous assurances that the United States favors democratic rule during the 18-month-old “Arab Spring,” majorities or pluralities in six predominantly Muslim countries see Washington as an obstacle to their democratic aspirations, according to a new survey released Tuesday. Indeed, Saudi Arabia is generally seen as a stronger advocate of democracy than the U.S. in [...]