Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-269) and index.
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Promoting an international community of democracies / Peter J. Schraeder -- In pursuit of a peaceful international system / Charles W. Kegley, Jr., and Margaret G. Hermann -- In pursuit of a prosperous international system / Juliet Johnson -- Promoting a special brand of democracy: Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden / Liisa Laakso -- Germany's hesitant role in promoting democracy / Jürgen Rüland and Nikolaus Werz -- Japan: a passive partner in the promotion of democracy / Tsuneo Akaha -- Inconsistent U.S. efforts to promote democracy abroad / Steven W. Hook -- The European Union: an ad hoc policy with a low priority / Gorm Rye Olsen -- The United Nations: strengthening and international norm / Christopher C. Joyner -- The World Bank: missionary deeds (and misdeeds) / Béatrice Hibou -- Political foundations and think tanks / James M. Scott -- Making the world safe for democracy? / Peter J. Schraeder.