Most Egyptians Embrace Democracy
About two-thirds of Egyptians say they believe that democracy is preferable to any other kind of government.
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As their country grapples with a difficult political transition, Egyptians continue to believe democracy is the best form of government and most trust it more than a strong leader to solve the nation’s problems. Moreover, Egyptians not only value democracy in a general sense – they also value specific features of a democratic society. For […]
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