During the cold war the United States often supported undemocratic governments in the third world on the ground that they were pro-Western.
It does not appear to be supported by the American people, if only because it would help maintain in office undemocratic governments.
Many states have failed to develop their economies despite enviable natural resources, and political instability is often accompanied by undemocratic government.
Relations between the European Union and the undemocratic government in Belarus are strained.
In short, a more active and subtle approach is required, which makes it possible to isolate an undemocratic government without isolating society.
We must not further the interests of undemocratic governments.
Moreover, one thing is clear: further budget aid to an undemocratic government such as this is out of the question.
I urge workers in Ireland to extend the action, to bring down this undemocratic government and force a general election, and let the people decide.
By the end of this century, considerable economic power may have shifted to states with undemocratic governments.
The interest of defending an undemocratic and unpopular government that was halfway around the world?