Brookings Institution Examines Interplay of Democracy, Gender Equality, and Security
The Brookings Institution has published a policy brief exploring the intricate relationship between democracy, gender equality, and security. This brief is part of a larger series prepared for the Community of Democracies’ Democracy and Security Dialogue, aiming to foster collaboration among democratic governments, donors, civil society, and academics to enhance security outcomes and strengthen democracy globally. The research indicates a robust, though not always straightforward, correlation between the strength of democracy, gender equality, and the physical security of women. Higher levels of liberal democracy are identified as a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for achieving greater gender equality and security for women. Conversely, increased gender equality is strongly linked to a nation's relative state of peace, a healthier domestic security environment, and reduced aggression towards other states. The brief emphasizes that strategies to bolster democracy and human rights should prioritize ...
