| ID | 104226 |
| Title Proper | On democratic peace and democracy exporting |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Yimeng, Zhang ; Liping, Liu |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Democratic Peace and Democracy Exporting are two relatively young theories in the Western IR theory family. The authors believe both are questionable assertions. Democracy, whether as personal consciousness or a political mechanism, can only arise when the productivity of a nation reaches a certain level. Fundamentally, even if we agree with the assertion that democracy leads to peace, the real reason is level of productivity; democracy is only a result. Secondly, the close relationship between democracy and capitalism means that democracy can not be exported randomly. To treat democracy as a universally adaptable commodity exportable to any nation without considering the level of productivity can hardly be successful; in fact, it may be harmful to some nations. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary International Relations Vol. 21, No. 2; Mar-Apr 2011: p.73-91 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary International Relations Vol. 21, No. 2; Mar-Apr 2011: p.73-91 |
| Key Words | Democratic Peace ; Democracy Exporting ; Western International Relations Theory ; Democracy |