Analysis of the Motives of the EU and US for the Promotion of Democracy.
by
rifai92 (student)
Surname
EU and US Democracy and Objectives
Many scholars have carried on several studies as to whether the promotion of democracies by the Western countries, namely, USA and European Union (EU) throughout the world is genuine or has some hidden agenda. Well, I have to authoritatively begin by saying that promotion of democratic principles by the west is like an economic activity whose major aim is to create returns for the two counties. It is this kind of intention that has unequivocally made the US and the EU have almost the same objectives in their so called promotion of democracy.
To analyze both the US and EU objectives in promotion of world democracy, it should be recognized that before the end of the cold war, western countries actually supported more oppressive regimes and dictators who had no respect for human rights at all. Therefore, the apparent change to promote democracy after the cold war automatically leaves people with more questions than answers. From various literatures, it is clear that the two western nations virtually have similar objectives as regards to promotion of world democracy and is found to be anchored on four principles or pillars. These pillars are western idealism, national security objectives, economic interests and international peace (Carothers Thomas, 45).
Regarding idealism, the western nations believe that democracy is the only prerequisite tool for peaceful and cooperative existence both at the national and international levels. This kind of association has the potential for creating economic prosperity and respect for human rights throughout the world. However, as studies have it, the western nations’ idealistic promotion of democracy has not been to completely and unselfishly help other nations reach the same level of political and economic maturity as they are. For instance, in the democratic peace thesis, the underlying point is that democratic states don’t fight or go to war with each other, hence preserving the security of the west. This seems to be the major objective of the Western nation’s democracy both in the Middle East and North Africa (Carothers Thomas, 32).
