5. Germany’s Hesitant Role in Promoting Democracy

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. 1. Promoting an International Community of Democracies 1
5. Part 1. Promoting Democracy: Exploring the Rationales
6. 2. In Pursuit of a Peaceful International System 13
7. 3. In Pursuit of a Prosperous International System 31
8. Part 2. The Role of State Actors
9. 4. Promoting a Special Brand of Democracy: Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden 53
10. 5. Germany’s Hesitant Role in Promoting Democracy 73
11. 6. Japan: A Passive Partner in the Promotion of Democracy 89
12. 7. Inconsistent U.S. Efforts To Promote Democracy Abroad 109
13. Part 3. The Role of Multilateral and Nongovernmental Organizations
14. 8. The European Union: An Ad Hoc Policy with a Low Priority 129
15. 9. The United Nations: Strengthening an International Norm 147
16. 10. The World Bank: Missionary Deeds (and Misdeeds) 173
17. 11. Political Foundations and Think Tanks 193
18. Part 4. Conclusion
19. 12. Making the World Safe for Democracy? 215
20. Bibliography 237
21. The Contributors 271
22. Index 277
23. About the Book 291