Democracy seen threatened by new authoritarianism

Reuters by Paul Eckert | Jun. 4, 2009 (News Report)

China, Iran, Russia and Venezuela form a clique of authoritarian states that use their wealth and influence to undermine global democracy and rule of law, a study by U.S.-funded agencies said on Thursday. "Policymakers do not appear to appreciate the dangers these 21st century authoritarian models pose to democracy and rule of law around the world," said the study by Freedom House, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and Radio Free Asia, all prominent U.S. ... Full Story »

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Patricia L'Herrou
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 by Patricia L'Herrou - Jun. 5, 2009

many statements made here as in one example " targets include the u.n., the osce, and the oas" , are not backed up with any facts or analysis of how they are targeted, nor with what effect. there are some facts here about particular behaviors of these nations, particularly china, but no evidence about their goals re: democracy, and no mention that a primary goal for most of these behaviors would be consistent with global marketing.

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