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Former Soviet Union and the Middle East

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Submitted by barbybg (United States), Mar 22, 2011 at 15:38

Does a thesis brought forth by the elder Pipes (Dr Richard) in relation to the Russian Revolution (and put forth in a book by the same name) hold true for the Middle East? He claims that where intellectuals are present to fan the flames of social discontent and where democratic institutions are absent, there will be revolution. Further, the end of such revolution is totalitarian.

Reading the elder Pipes at this time gives context.

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Title Commenter Date Thread
Former Soviet Union and the Middle East [74 words]barbybgMar 22, 2011 15:38183541
never ever [42 words]Tal RubinsteinMar 19, 2011 16:10183489
Free and Prosperous Iraq [23 words]NickMar 6, 2011 18:03183195
Great Expectations for Democracy in Muslim Environment Never Had a Chance [42 words]M. ToveyMar 9, 2011 19:36183195

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