U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Arab World: an Undemocratic Project

U.S. democracy promotion serves as a tool of imperialism, establishing control over Latin America, justifying the occupation of Iraq, and validating involvement in Middle Eastern societies.

by Ashley Barnes

Born out of the US government’s desire to exercise control over Latin America, democracy promotion has been a practical tool of imperialism for the past several decades.

Now, with US sights set on the Middle East, democracy promotion continues to be used not only to justify the brutal occupation of Iraq, but also to validate indirect US i…