Democratic Peace Theory
Definition- A theory from the discipline of international relations that claims liberal or democratic are less likely to become involved in militarized disputes and rarely, if ever, go to war.
Apply- Social workers need to understand democratic peace theory because it is the basis of much foreign policy, including Bush’s forging policy post 9/11. Democratic piece theory is being problematized in academic circles but continues to be a stronghold in international relations. Social workers can do advocacy work by explaining and problematizing this theory at the community and policy levels.
Adapt- This theory is often used in policy making. If liberal or democratic states are less likely to go to war, then such states should be sought out as allies and partners. Additionally, if this theory holds true then non-liberal/ non-democratic states should be encouraged to change their system in order to obtain peace.
Gat, A.. (2005). The Democratic Peace Theory Reframed: The Impact of Modernity. World Politics, 58(1), 73–100. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org.proxy.lib.umich.edu/stable/40060125
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