This essay will answer this question through various means. To measure the question posed, it is first necessary to define the notions of democracy, peace and international security. Having defined them, we need to apply democracy promotion, using examples from the past to determine whether it is worth it and, if so, how should we approach it to ensure that we get what we got. fixed. This essay will refer to “democratic peace theory,” but will not provide a comprehensive analysis of it. The first concept, and perhaps the most difficult to define, is democracy itself. Beetham[1] suggests that to arrive at a definition among the many contested options, one must understand that there are fundamental principles of democracy, which can be used to create a definition competing with the majority of those offered in academia . He identifies these principles as those of majority government, consensual government, the representation of the “public good” or the “popular will”. It also identifies the importance of political equality and promoting the public good over private interests. The ability to express counterarguments to present different points of view is also an integral part of democratic processes. Representative democracy, says Beetham, goes further by requiring equal opportunity for all citizens to stand for election, equal accountability of elected officials, that democracy must be representative of the electorate and that citizens can participate in political processes through organizations and access. to their representatives. Peace, in a simple definition, is measured by the absence of violence. However, one must then ask what form violence must take to be addressed...... middle of paper ......ty to address these challenges in a way that will improve outcomes for all people involved.[19] Considering the above, is the promotion of democracy among the many undemocratic governments a good step towards international peace and security? The use of "hard power" and military intervention are generally not welcome, and we must ask ourselves whether this could have long-term consequences for democratic and non-democratic nations, and whether international efforts should not be oriented towards cooperation as best as possible to ensure that we respond to future challenges linked to climate change, on a united front. This does not mean that all democracy promotion should cease; The promotion of democracy through soft power is beneficial and generally welcome in most countries. It is best to undertake a transition to democracy with the advice and support of these “veteran” democratic countries, to ensure the best outcome for all...