Indeed, whereas resistance to foreign intervention and assistance has been strong with respect to democratic reforms, new Arab leaders seem more receptive to a partnership with the West on economic objectives. Economic weakness thus provides an unprecedented opportunity for international engagement with the new Arab leadership, which should incorporate short-, medium-, and long-term goals.
事实上，尽管在民主改革方面对外国干预和援助的抵制声音仍然很强，但新阿拉伯领导人似乎更愿意与西方在经济问题上展开合作。于是，经济疲软就为新阿拉伯领导层提供了前所未有的融入国际社会的机会。与国际社会的合作应该包括短期、中期和长期目标。