Iran 1979: democratic protests followed by an Islamist regime
Iran 1979: the democratic protests against the Shah were followed by an Islamist regime. History has shown that "liberating revolutions" rarely end up with democracy: more often (as in Cuba or Venezuela), they set up the stage for totalitarian regimes
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Technology: Oppressor or liberator? »Technology: Oppressor or liberator?
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U.S. policy on Internet Freedom »U.S. policy on Internet Freedom
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Some inconsistencies remain in the U.S. Internet Freedom policy »Some inconsistencies remain in the U.S. Internet Freedom policy
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Internet freedom conflicts with realpolitik foundations of U.S. policy »Internet freedom conflicts with realpolitik foundations of U.S. policy
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The West clearly tends to support dictators more than democracy »The West clearly tends to support dictators more than democracy
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Should dictators be supported as a bastion against radical islamism? »Should dictators be supported as a bastion against radical islamism?
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The western reluctance to support revolutions is justified »The western reluctance to support revolutions is justified
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Regime changes will not necessarily be towards democracy »Regime changes will not necessarily be towards democracy
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The Tunisian revolution has not succeeded yet.  »The Tunisian revolution has not succeeded yet.
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Islamic extremists could reenter the Tunisian scene »Islamic extremists could reenter the Tunisian scene
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Iran 1979: democratic protests followed by an Islamist regime
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