The use of mercenaries contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire because they were: a) not good fighters
b) taking high political positions from patricians
c) not loyal to the empire
d) all choices are correct

Based on the article above, the definition for civil society you developed, and additional research you do on your own, write a 250-word analysis of the challenges to growing civil society and democratic practices in the middle east (such as resistance to western ideals, western funding, and western involvement in local affairs).