This article is essentially a conglomeration of opinion poll results outlining the feelings of discontent and fear the US invasion of Iraq has created throughout the region.
The cultural memory of imperialism has created a situation in which normal people are easily agitated by hints of foreign attacks on national sovereignty.
Henry also characterizes democratic participation in the region as strong, Democratic reform is a priority, even in monarchical systems.
The nations in the area are also unified in seeking stronger ties with the United States, but on their own terms.
In countries near Iraq, the American occupation has become so heavily discussed that it has nearly become a domestic issue. The specter of militant Islam troubles most of the sovereign nations in the region, as Al Qaeda and many other such group openly oppose their current forms of government.
Iraq has also called up images of the historical sectarian rivalries within Islam. The divide between Sunni and Shiite has existed nearly since the religion’s formal inception, but the idea of playing out ancient battles once again is almost universally unappealing.
This article is essentially a conglomeration of opinion poll results outlining the feelings of discontent and fear the US invasion of Iraq has created throughout the region.
ReplyDeleteThe cultural memory of imperialism has created a situation in which normal people are easily agitated by hints of foreign attacks on national sovereignty.
Henry also characterizes democratic participation in the region as strong, Democratic reform is a priority, even in monarchical systems.
The nations in the area are also unified in seeking stronger ties with the United States, but on their own terms.
In countries near Iraq, the American occupation has become so heavily discussed that it has nearly become a domestic issue. The specter of militant Islam troubles most of the sovereign nations in the region, as Al Qaeda and many other such group openly oppose their current forms of government.
Iraq has also called up images of the historical sectarian rivalries within Islam. The divide between Sunni and Shiite has existed nearly since the religion’s formal inception, but the idea of playing out ancient battles once again is almost universally unappealing.