Ustwo, I think the problem stems from assuming democracy = western democracy, and modernization = westernization. Democracy is a concept that has been around for a LONNNGGG time while existing in different capacities with different structures.
It's about the Afghanis, Iraqis, Pakistanis finding their own road to a functioning democracy that both works for them and ensures the human rights of their citizens as guaranteed by the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Easier said than done however.... Now if you'll just hand me that piano.
