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    Democracy has expanded globally over the past century but still faces challenges. In the early 20th century, few nations were democratic but after World War 2 and independence movements in Asia and Africa in the mid-20th century, most new nations adopted democracy. However, some like Chile and Myanmar suffered periods of military rule interrupting democracy. While over 140 nations now hold elections, global organizations like the UN and World Bank are not fully democratic systems. Some powerful countries believe democracy should be promoted worldwide, even by force, though others argue it is best achieved through domestic popular support rather than imposition.

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    Democracy has expanded globally over the past century but still faces challenges. In the early 20th century, few nations were democratic but after World War 2 and independence movements in Asia and Africa in the mid-20th century, most new nations adopted democracy. However, some like Chile and Myanmar suffered periods of military rule interrupting democracy. While over 140 nations now hold elections, global organizations like the UN and World Bank are not fully democratic systems. Some powerful countries believe democracy should be promoted worldwide, even by force, though others argue it is best achieved through domestic popular support rather than imposition.

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    Chapter-1 Political Science


    Democracy in the Contemporary World

    • The March of Democracy has met with setbacks and successes throughout history.
    • In 1900 there were only a few democratic states. After the Second World War, in 1950, more
    countries were added. The newly independent nations of Asia chose democracy. In 1975
    colonies in Africa had become independent and most of them chose democracy as a form of
    government. A giant leap was taken in 1991. The fall of the Soviet Union created 15 new
    states and more democracies.

    Two Tales of Democracy


    • Many countries struggled for democracy, suffered setbacks. In Chile, the democratic
    government of Allende was overthrown in 1973, and Pinochet became the military ruler.
    Democracy was restored again in Chile in 1988. In Poland, a non-democratic country, a
    one- party rule was replaced by democracy under Lech Walesa.
    Two Features of Democracy
    • Democracy, hence, is a form of government that allows people to choose their own
    leaders.
    • People have the freedom to express their views, freedom to organise and freedom to
    protest against injustice.

    Phases in the Expansion of Democracy


    • By 2005, 140 countries have held multi-party elections. More than 80 countries have
    made advances towards democracy since 1980.
    • Stills there are many countries where people cannot elect their leaders. In Myanmar the
    elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been imprisoned by the military rulers (1990). No
    amount of international support has helped in her release.

    Democracy at Global Level


    • Is it possible to have democracy at global level? Not at present.
    • The UN, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are global associations of
    the
    world. They attempt to maintain peace and security among the countries of the world.
    They give loans and money to governments.
    • They are not fully democratic. Five countries — US, UK, France, China and Russia — have
    the veto power in the Security Council. The World Bank has a US President always and
    the International Monetary Fund is in the hands of seven powerful nations.

    Promotion of Democracy
    • Many powerful countries like the United States of America believe that democracy should
    be promoted in the world — even by force.
    • Powerful countries have launched attacks on non-democratic countries.
    • Iraq is the biggest example. USA and its allies attacked and occupied Iraq without UN
    sanction, on the pretext of Iraq possessing nuclear weapons. They have even held forced
    elections.
    • The urge for democracy should come from the people and should not be imposed.

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