Summary of Relation Democracy - Development: IRAQ: Discussion

Is democracy in IRAQ a sub-product of development? In a post-conflict situation, what priorities should be given: development or democracy? President-elect Barack Obama wants to launch his Administration in a way that communicates his desire for a change in the tone of Government in Washington. This will not be easy. In the modern era, newly elected Presidents move quickly to demonstrate an ability to usher through Congress some campaign pledge. With Democrats firmly in control of both divisions of the legislative branch, the easiest accomplishment will be movement on some democratic principle...more