The Democratic Peace Theory claims that liberal democracies do not go to war with each other – but does this assertion hold up against historical evidence? This paper offers a critical analysis of the Democratic Peace Theory by exploring its theoretical background and contrasting it with historical examples of warfare. The objective is to determine whether liberal democracies are indeed more peaceful – both toward each other and toward non-democratic states. Through the investigation of major military conflicts, including interventions by the United States and the United Kingdom, the paper examines whether the theory stands up to empirical scrutiny. It also discusses the ideological contradictions within liberalism and explores the actual causes and triggers of global wars. This work contributes significantly to political theory and international conflict research.
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- Dr Tethloach Domach Ruey (Author), 2025, Democratic Peace? A critical analysis of the Democratic Peace Theory through historical conflicts, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1577744
