Critically assess the feasibility of democracy promotion in developing countries, considering internal challenges such as weak institutions, socio-economic inequalities, and political instability, alongside external influences, conditional aid, and geopolitical interests. Analyze the conditions under which such efforts succeed or fail, and their implications for sovereignty and long-term democratic consolidation.

The project of democracy promotion in developing countries has long been a focal point of international policy, especially since the end of the Cold War, when liberal democracy was widely seen as the globally ascendant form of governance. Promoted by Western states, international organizations, and NGOs, democracy promotion entails a range of activities—including electoral assistance, … Continue reading Critically assess the feasibility of democracy promotion in developing countries, considering internal challenges such as weak institutions, socio-economic inequalities, and political instability, alongside external influences, conditional aid, and geopolitical interests. Analyze the conditions under which such efforts succeed or fail, and their implications for sovereignty and long-term democratic consolidation.