Non-democratic Regimes Always Need To Mobilize Their

Imagine If The United States, In Its War Against Hitler, Had Said To Stalin: We Don't Want Your Support Until You Make Your Country Democratic.

As Soon As People Become A Little Less Fearful, They Will Also Begin Demanding More Freedom.

This Scepticism Is The Same Scepticism I Heard A Generation Ago In The Ussr When Few Thought That A Democratic Transformation Behind The Iron Curtain Was Possible.

Democratic Leaders, Whose Power Is Ultimately Dependent On Popular Support, Are Held Accountable For Failing To Improve The Lives Of Their Citizens. Therefore, They Have A Powerful Incentive To Keep Their Societies Peaceful And Prosperous.

I Was Inspired To Write This Book By Those Who Are Sceptical Of The Power Of Freedom To Change The World.