Obama in Egypt: A Vision for Democracy Promotion ArticleJune 3, 2009 Obama in Egypt: A Vision for Democracy Promotion President Barack Obama's historic address to the Muslim world in Cairo tomorrow offers a prime opportunity to outline a new U.S. vision for democracy and human rights in the region. To accomplish this goal, Obama must firmly reject the notion that safeguarding America's strategic interests in the Middle East somehow runs counter to the goal of advancing political reform. Instead he must craft a balanced message that recognizes that reform is synonymous with U.S. interests in the region. Jun 3, 2009 Michael Cohen, Brian Katulis