Michael Shank, Senior Policy Advisor for Congressman Mike Honda and PhD Candidate at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, criticizes the American policy in Egypt and the Middle East questioning US commitment to democracy and economic development. According to Shank, "the real lesson here is that democracy can't be born on the back of US aid." Reform can be internationally supported, but must be Egypt lead. Interview conducted on CTV by Jennifer Ward, January 31, 2011. Video courtesy of CTV.
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