Economy Key to Egypt, Tunisia

Trudy Rubin, Miami Herald
Few of the revolts shaking the Arab world look likely to produce democratic governments in the near term. But even those states with the best chance of improving politically are facing a daunting economic challenge: Can new Arab democracies deliver the economic goods — in time? Most of the Arab rebellions — in Libya, Syria, Yemen, and Bahrain — have deteriorated into civil war, or regime-led violence. But the two countries with the best shot at democracy — Tunisia and Egypt — are paying a steep economic price for their upheavals. Tourism...

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