Why America's Strategic Democratization an Oxymoron?

The political situation in many parts of the world witnessed a renewed struggle between tyranny and democracy. But for some, democracy may just seem less attractive. Added to it is the tremendous challenge to judge specific governance based on cultural biases and independent convictions, mostly influenced by religious beliefs. Most of the aspirations of the people belonging to nations that consider American dominance in the geopolitical arena as intrusive are now reduced to a frustrated …

…change America's foreign policy, start it with removing stereotyped prejudice against Islamist terrorism. America must endeavor to emerge with greater understanding of the difference in beliefs and values of other nations coming from Middle East, Africa, or Asia. If there is a pressing need for compassion, now is the time to do just that. If democratization is a war, remember that in a war, no one will actually emerge as a winner, for everybody loses.