Why Liberal Democracies Should Defeat Totalitarian Iran
James Van de Velde·
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The article discusses the challenges posed by totalitarian regimes, particularly focusing on Iran. It argues that such regimes cannot transition to liberal democracies and instead tend to become more oppressive. The author emphasizes the need for liberal democracies to confront these threats.
Key facts
- ▪Totalitarian regimes do not evolve into liberal democracies.
- ▪They tend to spiral into greater totalitarianism.
- ▪The article highlights the incompatibility of totalitarianism with modernity.
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Real Clear Policy · James Van de Velde
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When the Peoples Republic of China was admitted into the WTO in 2001, the world (wishfully) stopped reminding itself of a social science fact: totalitarian regimes cannot reform; they do not evolve into liberal democratic states; they spiral into greater totalitarianism until they lash out or implode. They are incompatible with modernity. Read Full Article »
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