Democratisation can play into the hands of Islamic extremists such as Hamas (which has won Palestinian elections) and Hizbullah (which enjoys powerful popular support in Lebanon).

• 即便是极端的伊斯兰分子，如哈马斯和Hizullah，也可以在民主化进程中受益（前者赢得了巴勒斯坦的选举，后者则在黎巴嫩广受支持）。