In the current global scenario, the decline of democratic values has become a worrying trend. Many countries and international organisations are concerned about the effects of autocratic interference in democracy. This is an essential issue for Germany as it influences its national security strategy. Democracy Reporting International aims to educate people with resources and knowledge from democratic allies.
In December, we presented a study on how European countries and their democratic partners can integrate democracy into their security strategies. The discussion focused on the importance of democracy for security in Europe by examining best practices in this area.
A Comparative Study Of Democracy As A Foreign And Security Policy Factor
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent war crimes have raised concerns about the security of democracies. Many democratic governments, including Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK, are updating their security strategies to reflect the changing threat landscape. Germany and Ireland are in the process of developing their first security strategies, while six other states have published new or updated strategies in the last two years. Authoritarian governments pose a significant threat to international security, and their unpredictable nature makes it difficult to prepare for potential conflicts. This report analyses the security strategies of 13 democracies to understand how well they reflect the threat posed by authoritarian states. This study was conducted by Diana L. Wolski.
