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<p>Algeria's  current  political  crisis  serves  as  a  reminder  of  the  fragility  of  attempts  to  reform  governments  in  search  of  "democracy."  Algeria  experienced  two  rounds  of  multi-party  elections  in  1990  and  1991.  Broad-based  political  participation  may  indicate  "fast-track"  democracy,  but  questions  about  the  feasibility  of  political  Islam  clashes  with  traditional  notions  of  democracy.  This  thesis  will  argue  that  Algeria's  decision  for  a  political  opening  was  due  to  social  pressures  and  exacerbated  by  economic  difficulties  posed  by  falling  oil  prices  rather  than  motivated  solely  by  political  reform  rationale.  The  events  leading  up  to  the  riots  and  subsequent  reforms  will  support  this  argument.  Additionally,  U.S.  and  regional  policy  implications  will  be  examined.
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Wynn, Janice M.</div>
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