Ron Burgundy Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 By Stephen D. Krasner Only rarely have American leaders been able to reconcile the nation's democratic values, material interest and national security. Despite these tensions, promoting democracy has always been a lodestone for American foreign policy. Sometimes its attraction has been weak, very weak, overshadowed by more immediate national security concerns. During the Cold, War, for example, the United States backed many autocratic leaders in exchange for their support against the Soviet Union — or at least for pretending to be democrats. ... View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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