Democracy in U.S. Security Strategy

  • From Promotion to Support (Policy Brief)
    By Alexander T.J. Lennon
    Mar 10, 2009

    Zbigniew Brzezinski, recalling French strategic thinker Raymond Aron’s advice, recently counseled that “the strength of a great power is diminished if it ceases to serve an idea.” Since its inception and throughout U.S. history, democracy has been that idea. Yet, recent setbacks warrant reevaluating the place of democracy promotion in U.S. strategy. What role, if any, should democracy have in U.S. security strategy and public diplomacy today?

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    Democracy in U.S. Security Strategy, International Security Program
    Topics
    Defense and Security
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Democracy in U.S. Security Strategy: from Promotion to Support (Policy Brief)
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