U.S. Foreign Policy and Democracy Promotion

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In The Media

U.S. Foreign Policy and Democracy Promotion

By Marina Ottaway

Published on Jun 20, 2007

Source: Kojo Nnamdi Show

Whether it's Iraq, Palestine, or Russia, promoting democracy overseas is a pillar of the Bush administration's foreign policy. But some say enthusiasm for the concept is wavering. On the June 20, 2007 broadcast of the Kojo Nnamdi show, Marina Ottaway explores the impact of democracy promotion on American interests, and whether the U.S. can -- and should -- be working to bring about democratic transitions.

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About the Author

Marina Ottaway

Former Senior Associate, Middle East Program

Before joining the Endowment, Ottaway carried out research in Africa and in the Middle East for many years and taught at the University of Addis Ababa, the University of Zambia, the American University in Cairo, and the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa.

Recent Work

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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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