07-21-2014, 03:52 PM
Idea Solution question Number 1
The factors affecting a country’s prospects for democratic maturation may be internal or external. It is important to note that many of the variables discussed below act as proverbial double-edged swords – alone they can each promote, retard, or obstruct democratization, depending on how, when, and where they play out. Moreover, each factor affects another in a complicated algorithm that often defies replication. This underscores the difficulty of assembling a formula that will ensure movement toward truedemocracy. One thing nearly all experts agree on is the case-sensitive nature of democratization – the process will be unique in every country, and it is not a foregone conclusion that democracy will be achieved everywhere.
Internal Factors
The Economy
The Structure, Strength, and Transparency of Government Institutions
The Electorate
Civil Society
The Press
Demography
Geography
External Factors
Democracy Promotion by Other Nations
Democracy Promotion by Regional and International Organizations
Global Markets and International Finance Mechanisms
The factors affecting a country’s prospects for democratic maturation may be internal or external. It is important to note that many of the variables discussed below act as proverbial double-edged swords – alone they can each promote, retard, or obstruct democratization, depending on how, when, and where they play out. Moreover, each factor affects another in a complicated algorithm that often defies replication. This underscores the difficulty of assembling a formula that will ensure movement toward truedemocracy. One thing nearly all experts agree on is the case-sensitive nature of democratization – the process will be unique in every country, and it is not a foregone conclusion that democracy will be achieved everywhere.
Internal Factors
The Economy
The Structure, Strength, and Transparency of Government Institutions
The Electorate
Civil Society
The Press
Demography
Geography
External Factors
Democracy Promotion by Other Nations
Democracy Promotion by Regional and International Organizations
Global Markets and International Finance Mechanisms