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Do Elections in the Arab World Matter?

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By Ms. Amy Hawthorne
Published on Nov 13, 2002

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About the Author

Ms. Amy Hawthorne

Former Associate

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Ms. Amy Hawthorne
Former Associate
Amy Hawthorne
Political ReformDemocracyMiddle East

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