Explain how one factor that prevents true democratization of Middle Eastern countries of Iran or Saudi Arabia?

Question

Global Issues

Answer 1

First I have to correct your question. Iran is a democratic country. Iran, Syria, Lebanon, and in some extent Egypt are democratic countries in Middle East whose government is chosen democratically by people through a fair election

For Saudi, Jordan, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, and other monarchy, however, thats not the case. They are governed by kings and emirs, who got their position by inheritance and may not be popular leader. For instance in Saudi the King and his Cabinet are all the Royal Family and people cannot choose who they want to be in the government.

The factors that prevents democratization are that the Royal Gov't have been in power for so long, supported by world power (in this case, USA and allies) because they keep selling oil to USA and keep buying weapon from USA

Answer 2

Explain how one factor that prevents true democratization of Middle Eastern countries of Iran or Saudi Arabia does what?

Do you mean explain one factor? If so it is the theocracies that currently hold much of the power are threatened by democracy because it would remove their power and place it in the hands of the people.

Answer 3

islam.