TY - BOOK AU - Rae,Bob TI - Exporting democracy: the risks and rewards of pursuing a good idea SN - 9780771072901 AV - JC 421 R134e 2011 PY - 2011/// CY - Plattsburgh, New York : PB - Emblem, KW - Democracia KW - Historia KW - Democratización KW - Siglo XXI N1 - Originally published: 2010; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - In Exporting Democracy, Bob Rae explores the complex and often difficult process of promoting democratic governance around the world. Drawing on history, political theory, and his own experience as a political advisor in conflict zones like Iraq and Afghanistan, Rae examines both the promise and the challenges of democracy as a universal ideal. He highlights how democracy must be adapted to local cultures and political realities rather than imposed from outside. The book offers a balanced view of the successes and failures of democracy promotion, stressing the importance of rule of law, human rights, and inclusive institutions as foundations for lasting democratic societies ER -