POL101Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Reform Government Of New Zealand

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Emerging democracies forum conference was an opportunity for countries like benin, ghana, namibia, bolivia, el salvador, mongolia and macedonia to give democracy-building guidelines. Transitions have become increasingly stimulated and structured over time creating a snowballing effect of earlier transitions which act as models for subsequent efforts at democratization. Shows that democratic change could happen, how it happens, and what to avoid giving examples from culturally similar countries. Television can also spark tactics of popular mobilization and protest (usually by student groups) Diffusion effects are usually long term because they involve a gradual swing towards the values of personal liberty, pluralism, political voice, and market competition. Peaceful pressure strong linkages forge cultural bonds that help rally democratic societies and parliaments to lobby for the defense of human rights and democracy. However, international involvement has the potential to make authoritarian countries more sensitive to western countries if they feel overly pressured. 3 forms: diplomacy, the conditioning of aid, and sanctions.

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