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Must Global Politics Constrain Democracy?
Great-Power Realism, Democratic Peace, and Democratic Internationalism
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The book explores the intersection of national interests and democratic values in international relations, arguing that citizen democracy should play a crucial role in global politics. Alan Gilbert challenges neo-realist assumptions by demonstrating that a well-defined national interest can lead to democratic outcomes. He uses the Vietnam War as a significant case study to illustrate how realist critiques can ultimately support democratic principles, highlighting the importance of citizen engagement in shaping foreign policy.
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Must Global Politics Constrain Democracy?, Alan Gilbert
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- Title
- Must Global Politics Constrain Democracy?
- Subtitle
- Great-Power Realism, Democratic Peace, and Democratic Internationalism
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alan Gilbert
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780691001821
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book explores the intersection of national interests and democratic values in international relations, arguing that citizen democracy should play a crucial role in global politics. Alan Gilbert challenges neo-realist assumptions by demonstrating that a well-defined national interest can lead to democratic outcomes. He uses the Vietnam War as a significant case study to illustrate how realist critiques can ultimately support democratic principles, highlighting the importance of citizen engagement in shaping foreign policy.