JOURNAL ARTICLE

What really went wrong: the West and the failure of democracy in the Middle East.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2024, v. 100, n. 6. P. 2694 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fakhro, Elham 3 of 3

Abstract

Fawaz Gerges' book "What really went wrong" explores the entrenched authoritarianism in the Middle East, attributing it to US neo-colonial interventions following the decline of colonialism. The author argues that Western interventionism during the Cold War hindered democratization and political freedoms in the region, focusing on case studies like the CIA's overthrow of Iran's Prime Minister Mossadegh in 1953. Gerges highlights how these interventions prioritized Western interests over the region's long-term prospects for good governance, stability, and democracy, shaping the Middle East's political trajectory. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2024/11, Vol. 100, Issue 6, p2694
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiae252
  • Accession Number:180861339
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