Martin Van Creveld Quotes

In Tunisia, the so-called Yasmin revolution has led to the installation of a relatively moderate Islamic government. Whether or not that means democracy will, however, only be put to the test if and when the time comes for another election, which the opposition may win.

Martin Van Creveld

• Time
• May
• Democracy
• Revolution
• Islamic

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  Martin Van Creveld
  • Time
  • May
  • Democracy