The Democratic Peace Theory

The Democratic Peace Theory suggests that countries with democratic governments are less likely to go to war with each other. This is because democracies often share common values like dialogue, accountability, and respect for laws, which encourage peaceful conflict resolution. Leaders in democracies are also accountable to their citizens, which can discourage aggressive actions. While democracies can still conflict with other types of governments, the theory observes that member democracies tend to avoid conflict among themselves, promoting a more peaceful international environment.