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Abstract
In this manuscript, I will explore the relationship between the increase in Internet usage and democratization in seven Middle Eastern nations. I plan to look at this hypothesized relationship over twelve years from 2000 to 2011. I will look to see if there exist any significant relationships between an increase in Internet usage and democracy as measured by nine different indicators. I hypothesize that I will see positive gains in each of these nine models as an increase in Internet usage should allow for greater communication and better access to information that should in turn increase political participation and assist each nation in moving towards a more democratic government.