Democratic Peace Theory

The Democratic Peace Theory argues that democracies are reluctant to engage in armed conflict with other democracies. This theory proposes that shared democratic norms lead to higher level of peaceful relations among democratic countries. It is based on the notion that democracies are accountable to their citizens, and citizens generally prefer peace over conflicts. However, critics argue that other factors such as economic ties also play a role in influencing interstate relations since democracies are not completely immune to conflict.