The Case for Democracy
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| Author | Natan Sharansky and Ron Dermer |
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| Cover artist | David Plunkert |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Public Affairs |
| Released | 2004 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 1-58648-261-0 |
The Case for Democracy is a foreign policy manifesto written by former Soviet political prisoner and current Israeli Member of the Knesset, Natan Sharansky. Sharansky's friend Ron Dermer is the book's co-author. The book made it to the bestsellers list of the New York Times, Washington Post and Foreign Affairs.
In the book, Sharansky and Dermer argue that the primary goal of American foreign policy, as well as that of the free world, should be the expansion of democracy. The book advocates a moral foreign policy based on belief in the universality of freedom and human rights. Sharansky and Dermer argue that nations that respect their citizens will also respect their neighbors.
It has been read and praised by President George W. Bush. Other members of his administration, such as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, have also read the book.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Natan Sharansky, Ron Dermer, The Case for Democracy. The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror, (2004, ISBN 1-58648-261-0, hardcover) (2006, ISBN 0-89221-644-1 paperback).
[edit] External links
- Washington Times interview with George Bush where he comments on the book.
