Militant Democracy: When Democracies Defend Themselves

Militant Democracy: When Democracies Defend Themselves

In the minds of liberals, democracy is a society that is open, tolerant, and diverse. However, history demonstrates that the most tolerant regimes occasionally have to go beyond, even if that means violating their own principles, in order to remain. This paradox is exactly what explains the concept of militant democracy: a variety of democratic […] The post Militant Democracy: When Democracies Defend Themselves appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Ballots or Bans: How Should Democracies Respond to Extremists?

As extremists exploit democracy’s freedoms, should constitutions strike back—or always leave judgment to the ballot box?