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Question 1 of 4
What is the primary danger of focusing exclusively on state-to-state democracy promotion?
Explanation: State-to-state diplomacy often works through existing power structures, missing grassroots civil society and risking complicity with entrenched elites.
Question 2 of 4
Why does rapid, unsequenced election-holding often fail in transitional states?
Explanation: Correct sequencing demands establishing a rule of law and civil liberties before opening majoritarian electoral competition to prevent tyranny.
Question 3 of 4
How should external actors address local political economies during democratic transitions?
Explanation: Failing to account for entrenched patronage networks and material incentives invites severe political backlash and reform failure.
Question 4 of 4
What defines the primary challenge of democracy promotion in the digital age?
Explanation: Authoritarian powers increasingly use digital tools and cyber-surveillance to control information and suppress opposition.
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