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Re: United States and imposing democracy around the world.
by
bitsurfer2014
on 10/02/2021, 21:34:15 UTC
Should the United States impose democratization around the world?

The United States cannot impose democratization on any foreign country that has its own sovereignty but it can exert some kind of influence that could be advantageous and in harmony to its foreign policy. Being viewed as some kind of "international police", the US is expected to react to this kind of political crisis in Burma but I think it is kinda cautious right now especially that a new administration was just installed recently and it could have an unpredictable foreign policy especially in the ASIAN region.


Is democracy suitable for all countries of the world?

History tells us that there is no perfect form of Government and we have seen other progressive forms of Government in other countries like monarchy that has been very effective in achieving  economic stability among its people.


We have seen the weak response of the United States in the Myanmar coup and some of the countries where there was a military coup. The United States merely imposed sanctions and expressed concern.

Again, the United States has no right to intervene either military or politically in any sovereign Government and would likely let Burma's political scene take its course in the hands of its own people. But this is not always the case as they could impose some kind of economic sanctions or trade embargo to castigate any Government who are not allied with them to please the international community. In this regard, we should also take note that there are other regional players that could exert influence on ASIAN countries like Russia and China and the US do more i order to maintain the status quo.  Imho.