The current conflict with Russia has increased my estimate of the importance of democratization. I think a democratic Russia would be unlikely to go to war with brother country like Ukraine. Many efforts to spread democracy seem pretty unsuccesful.
I wonder whether democratic countries sometimes could make deals with dictators to allow a gradual change to democracy, only finishing when the dictator dies or decides to retire. Assuming the dicator cares somewhat about his country’s long-term future he might be persuaded that democracy is best way of ensuring peace and prosperity for it long-term.
The current conflict with Russia has increased my estimate of the importance of democratization. I think a democratic Russia would be unlikely to go to war with brother country like Ukraine. Many efforts to spread democracy seem pretty unsuccesful.
I wonder whether democratic countries sometimes could make deals with dictators to allow a gradual change to democracy, only finishing when the dictator dies or decides to retire. Assuming the dicator cares somewhat about his country’s long-term future he might be persuaded that democracy is best way of ensuring peace and prosperity for it long-term.
I was thinking the same in this case.
Also I’ve wondered (maybe people have explored)
“Rewarding dictators who give up their power (with a cash prize)”
“Setting up a safe, secure and comfortable place for them to live out their days”.
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I expect the main objections to be:
This would also incentivize the long-game of ‘becoming a bad dictator and then bailing out’
This would contradict international law … how could you actually protect them from the Hague court?