[The Electrician]

From childhood then, Arabs become accustomed to a high level of absolute authority where challenge and questioning - the root of free and democratic society - is not encouraged. Instead, undivided respect and subservience is reserved for a single man.

Sounds a lot like Japan, in earlier years. They have (mostly) made the transition.

[mrustow]

These guys sound like a couple of German metaphysicians: 'It is the essence of Arab society.... Arab politics will only change when Arab society changes, and Arab society is not ready to change.'

They use purposefully vague terms, nickel-and-dime-store psychology, and engage in circular thinking. It would be more honest simply to say, "Arabs don't believe in democracy."

[JmyBryan]

Then just exclude universal suffrage from the initial constitution.