It is well established that the MENA region is the least "free" region in the world, with only 5% of its countries considered to be liberal democracies. Please discuss at least one economic, political, and cultural factor each that serves as a potential causal explanation for this phenomenon. Please also discuss what you believe needs to change in order for democracy to gain a greater foothold in the region and how likely you think this is to happen in the 21^st century.

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The Answer of It is well established that the MENA region is the least "free" region in the world, with only 5% of its countries considered to be liberal democracies. Please discuss at least one economic, political, and cultural factor each that serves as a potential causal explanation for this phenomenon. Please also discuss what you believe needs to change in order for democracy to gain a greater foothold in the region and how likely you think this is to happen in the 21^st century.

It Is Well Established That the MENA Region Is the Least