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Democracy is good for peace (The world is changing (Wars within states are…
Democracy is good for peace
Democracy provides avenues to prevent and manage conflicts peacefully
By allowing different voices to chime in on public debate
Democratic transitions generate instability and can trigger violence
However, the more democratic a country is, the less likely it is to engage in conflict
Emerging democracies have weak institutions which cause political and economic exclusion that drive conflict
By, fuelling extremists and organised criminals both of which provide challenges in conflict prevention
Which, use corruption to buy elections and infiltrate political parties, further hollowing out government institutions
Foreign interests in domestic affairs limit the reach and processes democratic institutions have on resolving the conflict
Such as, the foreign backing in the Syrian war
The world is changing
Wars between states across the world have been decreasing
Wars within states are on the rise and are more recurrent
60 percent of conflicts in the early 2000s reemerged within five years
Inclusive post-conflict transitions are more likely to result in resilient democracies
By giving all groups a place at the table and by giving them real decision-making powers, particularly at the local level
Which, involves everyone in the outcome of the process and creates institutions well calibrated to respond to their needs
The modern conflict prevention agenda hones in on the disruptive role of organised criminals and violent extremists
By, ensuring the inclusiveness of democratic institutions and processes
By, giving a voice to those typically excluded
Which, would go a long way to remove the seeds that allow these groups and networks to grow
Dealing with cross-border causes of conflict requires strong institutions for the support of global peace, which can provide channels for countries to communicate with each other and address their grievances before they escalate
Which the United Nations stand to achieve
However, it should be obvious that the global system for maintaining peace is in dire need of a makeover.
The world agreed to pursue a joint sustainable development agenda, with 17 ambitious goals, including Development Goal 16, which advances peace, justice and strong institutions, commits countries to ensure inclusive decision-making at all levels