The ‘Summit for Democracy’ – An exercise in contradiction?
Commentary by Ma Haoran BEIJING – Since 2021, the United States has convened the “Summit for Democracy” twice, with its third installment taking place in Seoul from yesterday to tomorrow.Ostensibly claiming to “combat authoritarianism” and “support human rights,” the summit triggers questions about the credentials, intention and ability of certain countries to lead such a global initiative.Democracy, in its essence, is not just a political mechanism but