WORLD MOVING TOWARDS AUTHORITARIAN FROM DEMOCRACY

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Democracy or Authoritarianism


Many political thinkers accepts that Democracy is the best form of government. Maximum nations in the world try to become democratic country because this form of government give rights to individual. But many events happened in this international system that defined this Democracy as Authoritarian rule. In democratic countries individual suffers and fight for his rights. Although democracy emphasis on individual liberty. There are some causes for this happening:

POPULATION

 Increasing population is the main reason behind it. It became more and more difficult for government to create direct democracy in nations it's impossible to have maximum participation of this huge population.

CRIMES

increasing crimes is also responsible for this. Democracy main essence is to provide rights to its citizens. Freedom is main right in this. But it encourages crimes also. Criminals take advantages of this freedom so government make laws to avoid these crimes but sometimes these laws restrict the freedom of normal people.

CORRUPTION

 In every nation corruption increases their feet. It creates elitism. Only small numbers of people enjoy democracy because they are rich or they have capabilities to influence others. And all powers are in the hands of these elitists. So, the whole system makes more authoritarian than democratic.

ONLY FOCUS ON SECURITY

every nation in this international system focuses on security. They are busy in increasing military powers, dangerous weapons etc. They have no time or money for other developments. Every nation is busy to dominate their rivalry nations. They can't see poverty, health issues or other circumstances in their own nation.

TERRORISM

This is very much responsible for authoritarian rule in every nation. Terrorist activities insecure every government. To restrict these activities, they announce emergency and people effected more from this rule.

 

 

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