Better Elected Islamists than Dictators

The popular uprisings of the Arab Spring have left a leadership void that Islamist parties have been quick to fill. A longtime supporter of former strongmen like Egypt's Mubarak and Tunisia's Ben Ali, the U.S. now faces the uncomfortable result of Arab democracy—the rise of Islamist parties that are less amenable to the West than their autocratic predecessors. Will the Islamists, who once embraced violence, slowly liberalize as they face the difficulties of state leadership? Or will it mean the growth of anti-Americanism and radicalization in the region? Visit www.iq2us.org for research, results and more on the debate! For: Reuel Mar Gerecht For: Brian Katulis Against: Daniel Pipes Against: Dr. M Zudi Jasser Additional Middle East Debates to Watch: Are UN Aid Efforts in Israel, Gaza & Lebanon Working?    • Are UN Aid Efforts in Israel, Gaza & Leban...   Should Israel Strike Iran?    • Should Israel Strike Iran?   Is the ICC’s Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Justified?    • Is the ICC’s Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu ...   Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?    • Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas? Cenk Uyg...   Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear Iran, or Is It Time to Stop Them Now?    • Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nucl...   Is the Two-State Solution Still Viable?    • Is the Two-State Solution Still Viable?   Unresolved: The Iran Threat    • Unresolved: The Iran Threat   =================================== Subscribe:    / @opentodebateorg   Official site: https://opentodebate.org/ Newsletter: https://opentodebate.org/insight/ X:   / opentodebateorg   Facebook:   / beopentodebate   LinkedIn:   / opentodebate   Instagram:   / opentodebateorg   TikTok:   / open.to.debate   Open to Debate Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bdzmz5xt Open to Debate Spotify Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/22tuxu7h ======================================================================