12-Liberal Values, Material Interests, and the Inconsistencies of U.S. Democracy Promotion

Published: Oct. 9, 2020, 4:03 p.m.

b'In this episode, we explore the tension between liberal values and material interests in U.S. foreign policy, as well as examine the inconsistencies of Western-led democracy promotion. \\n\\nDoes the United States truly prioritize democracy promotion in its foreign policy? How does the United States\\u2019 definition of democracy influence its democracy promotion efforts abroad? Does the West\\u2019s failure to intervene in the current protests in Belarus represent a departure from Wilsonian ideals? Listen to this episode to find out!'