mariana
2007-07-22 13:13:09
As always, Mr. Rubin’s insight is very useful.
While one would not expect the emerging “middle class” to support Islamist extremists, is interesting that the “Tigers” have played a significant role in bringing the AKP to power.
Likewise, in Iran, the “Bazari’s”
were quietly and profusely funding Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeinni, substantially in 1977-79. Amazing that those one would expect to have least to gain from a religiously intolerant environment, seem among the first to bring it about. mariana
