Look at this too
http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/uae/?id=12811
Must be just a coincdence, like how Reagan had nothing whatsoever to do with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Elections are probably just a fad, I think Parachute pants are next on their list. Those crazy arabs
You can pick apart all the shades of grey you want, the fact is the middle east is undergoing a dramatic shift towards increased freedom and moving toward civilian controlled governments. More in the last year that in the last 2 decades. Hmmm what change occured in middle east in the last several years that might have prompted this?
At least you can bank on Canada having absolutely nothing to do with the current string of elections in the middle east. Canada wanted Saddam to stay in power remember. Keep the status quo, there is no need for change there. That Moral high ground getting a little narrow these days.