 AP Photo The primary ingredient of a democracy - real pluralism where people feel a common destiny, act as citizens and don't believe their minority has to be in power to be safe or to thrive - is in low supply in all these societies. It can emerge, as Iraq shows. But it takes time. TAGGED: Tunisia, Jordan, Morocco, Yemen, Libya, Syria, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, EgyptRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| In his newly released papers, Osama bin Laden recognized the gravity of the loss of Muslim opinion, though he was powerless and sidelined to halt the decline. more ›› |
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