Democracy seen threatened by new authoritarianism

Reuters by Paul Eckert | Jun. 4, 2009 (News Report)

China, Iran, Russia and Venezuela form a clique of authoritarian states that use their wealth and influence to undermine global democracy and rule of law, a study by U.S.-funded agencies said on Thursday. "Policymakers do not appear to appreciate the dangers these 21st century authoritarian models pose to democracy and rule of law around the world," said the study by Freedom House, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and Radio Free Asia, all prominent U.S. ... Full Story »

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 by Walter Cox - Jun. 4, 2009

This article makes clear that as China, Iran, Russia and Venezuela emerge as economic powers that are not committed to Western democratic models, the West must be on guard lest they partner to destroy democratic institutions worldwide.

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