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النهار
Democracy Supporting Opponents
The article discusses the strategy of authoritarian regimes, particularly Iran, in exploiting the freedoms that democracies grant despite their internal repression of liberties. These regimes take advantage of the openness of democracies in media, negotiations, and elections to achieve their strategic objectives. It points out that, in their current form, democracies show a vulnerability in their protections, as their flexibility can be exploited by oppressive regimes waiting for opportunities to change political leadership or to foment unrest within democratic countries. They strategically use elections and freedoms as tools for their gains. The article emphasizes the importance of building stronger democracies capable of safeguarding the core principles of freedom and pluralism without compromising on ideals, while also distinguishing between political flexibility and strategic adaptability. Additionally, it highlights the paradox that dictators often wait for election results in democracies to achieve strategic advantages, despite denying their own populations the right to free expression—thus exploiting the very essence of democracy to serve their own interests.
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