The Democracy-Stability Dilemma Revisited

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The Democracy-Stability Dilemma Revisited

Faced with the dilemma of democracy versus stability, recent events in France and Belarus show the need to reconcile human rights and interests.

By Judy Dempsey

Published on Dec 15, 2020

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About the Author

Judy Dempsey

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Judy Dempsey is a nonresident senior fellow at Carnegie Europe

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