Global South Questions Western Democracy at Seoul Summit
The third \"Summit for Democracy,\" initiated by the U.S. administration, took place in Seoul, South Korea from March 18 to 20. However, the summit's influence appears to be waning as global voices from the South express growing skepticism towards the Western model of democracy.
Experts discussed the fundamental differences between Chinese and Western democracy, questioning whether Western democracy genuinely serves the people or if it is overshadowed by capitalist interests. Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed from Pakistan, Fred M'membe, president of the Socialist Party Zambia, Keith Bennett, convener of the Friends of Socialist China and vice chairman of the 48 Group Club, and current affairs commentator Einar Tangen shared their insights on these pressing issues.
As faith in Western democracy diminishes, the summit highlighted a pivotal shift in global political discourse, emphasizing the need for alternative democratic models that resonate more effectively with the diverse populations of the Global South.
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