Despite fighting for democracy during the Arab Spring, Arabs in several North African and Middle-Eastern nations appear to have the view that the economy is weaker under a democracy. This article by Jessie Williams, Sarah Habershon & Becky Dale, is published by BBC News. Here is an excerpt:

Arabs are losing faith in democracy to deliver economic stability across the Middle East and North Africa, according to a major new survey.

Nearly 23,000 people were interviewed across nine countries and the Palestinian territories for BBC News Arabic by the Arab Barometer network.

Most agreed with the statement that an economy is weak under a democracy.

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