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Democracy doesn’t happen by accident.
We have to defend it, fight for it, strengthen it, renew it. PRESIDENT JOSEPH R. BIDEN,JR.
FEBRUARY 2021
As Democracy Summit scheduled to commence today December 9-10, 2021 at the behest of the United States President J.R Biden, a certain topical discourse touching the august event is hereby considerable. Ostensibly, owing to the break out of the globally ravaging Covid-19 pandemic and disposed to strictly observe the crowd control restraint protocols, it will be held virtually on Zoom, primarily. Historically the upcoming December 2021 Democracy Summit is of immense value, especially in the calculation of the doyen of democracy – the United States of America and her incumbent President in particular. Without much fussing, democracy is a type of government basically defined as the government of the people, for the people and by the people. It distinguishes itself from other distinct systems of government mainly Communism, Aristocracy, Dictatorship, Monarchy, etc in the sense that while others primarily places political power in the hands of an individual (Dictatorship) or group of people, (Aristocracy) Democracy prioritizes the values of a people which it decides to call the electorate and drops the political determination trajectory in their preeminent charge and bosoms. In a sharp contrast Communism, which arguably started in the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republic, (USSR) with the capital at Moscow, Russia, but spanned from Eurasia during its dispensation from 1922 to 1991. Both socialism and capitalism economic cum political systems are considered to be the government intervention within an economy, although their differences lies in the scope of management of the affairs.
1) Defending against authoritarianism
2) Addressing and fighting corruption, and
3) Promoting respect for human rights.”
China has expressed uneasiness over the inclusion of Taiwan (which is largely under their control with firm regional influence) by the USA and the manner of the extension of invite. There seem to be a diplomatic gaffe, or so it appears. lraq, is another awkward guest; but plausibly the preaching of the merits and espousal of the demerits too, of democracy is indiscriminately publicized by its champion.
What should basically occupy the mindset of the organizers and participants alike of this virtual program in their deliberations is how best to combat, on the global stages the rapidly rising insecurity, pervading terrorism, hunger and corruption that are curiously ravishing the world and demeaning humanity. The world over, what really counts is what steps are being taken towards achieving economic political and social soundness and welfare of a given people and period. The decision of the type of vehicle used towards the fortuitous accomplishment of the foregoing tasks is largely immaterial provided there is tangible result, however else an individual nation prefers to go. The end justifies the means, they say. Therefore, what should rather capture the overriding interest of the local and international communities and political players is not supposed to be particularlized to the adopted approach but more about delivering of dividends of the political pattern collectively approved. It must then be true that there may be more to this entire scenario than meets the eye. At the background, from time immemorial and since the existence of mankind, there have been a sort of surreptitious and subterranean details behind most government’s programs which are often not easily discerned by the unsuspecting simple- minded onlooker. The details of this hypothesis including the essential significance of capitalism as against socialism and how their advantagous qualities can be explored by respective societies for maximum benefit, growth and development, I do not have the luxury of space and time here to elaborate. The omission of the individuals or nations herein whose creation of the distinct forms of government is fundamentally credited to, is deliberate.Without prejudice to the resourceful quality, the subject matter prioritizes what has already been written.
Steve Obum Orajiaku.
Investigative Journalist and Social Activist
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