Using Diamond’s listing of favorable and unfavorable conditions for democratization, compare and contrast the situation in Iraq with the Eastern European countries after their independence, and the newly independent states in Central Asia. What are the similarities or dissimilarities?
Do you agree or disagree with the arguments for Russian involvement in the re-development of Iraq presented in Yurin’s paper?
Beyond the development of the oil industry, can you identify other compelling arguments for or against Russia’s involvement in the re-development of the country?
What is the benefit of power sharing as it relates to the establishment of the Iraqi constitution and governing structures.
Key terms:
Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA)
Democratization
Useable State
"Bad Neighborhood"
Federal System
Favorable vs. Unfavorable Conditions for Democracy
