US-Arab Disconnect: Revolutions Restate Region’s Priorities (Ramzy Baroud)

Ramzy Baroud -- World News Trust

Aug. 18, 2011 -- As the Arab Spring continues to challenge dictators, demolish old structures and ponder roadmaps for a better future, the United States remains committed to its failed policies, misconceptions and selfish interests.

Arabs may disagree on many things, but few disagree on the fact that there is now no turning back. The age of the dictator, the Mubaraks and Ben Alis, is fading.

A new dawn with a whole new set of challenges is upon us. Debates in the region are now concerned with democracy, civil society and citizenship.

The only Arab intellectuals who still speak of terrorism and nuclear weapons are those commissioned by Washington-based think tanks or a few desperate to appear on Fox News.

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