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Read the archive   of Wattenberg's   syndicated column     Russian Democracy More than a decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia is still struggling toward democracy. The September 2004 massacre ... more Lobbying 101 In almost every election, candidates accuse each other of pandering to special interests in Washington. Often, the ... more   Democracy Unleashed, Part One main page Democracy Unleashed, Part One Aired 6/9/2005 President George W Bush maintains that promoting freedom and democracy around the world is the focus of his presidency. He believes it is not only right, but it will also help to reduce terrorism. Today’s guest, a former Soviet political prisoner, agrees, particularly in the Middle East, but has some problems with what America is doing. While democracy has revolutionized many nations across the globe, is it the universal medicine for everyone? And are we doing it right in the Middle East?   Read the full transcript   Natan Sharansky     Former Minister in the Israeli government, former Russian dissident, and co-author of The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror Originally Aired: 6/9/2005     Be sure to also check out: Here are some previous Think Tank programs that may be of interest. The Future of Freedom   aired 9/29/2005 Democracy Unleashed, Part Two   aired 6/16/2005 Direct Democracy or Mob Rule?   aired 9/18/2003 Send us your thoughts Think Tank is made possible by generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Donner Canadian Foundation, the Dodge Jones Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc. ©Copyright Think Tank. All rights reserved.     Web development by Bean Creative.