Support for democracy adopts a post-imperial approach.
The United Kingdom has been actively engaged in promoting democracy in its Eastern Neighbourhood, with a particular focus on Belarus and Ukraine. The UK's foreign policy in this region is shaped by historical ties with Russia, its role in backing EU policies, and post-Brexit aspirations.
In these two countries, the UK emphasizes human rights, media independence, anti-corruption, and parliamentary capacity-building. However, it's worth noting that the UK's democracy support in the Eastern Neighbourhood is not explicitly mentioned for any other countries besides Belarus and Ukraine.
The UK's approach to democracy support is not limited to the Eastern Neighbourhood. Post-2011 Arab uprisings in the MENA region saw an escalation in the UK's involvement, where it balanced support for democratic movements with maintaining strategic partnerships with some authoritarian regimes. Regarding specific countries, the available sources do not detail any explicit UK-supported organizations in these regions.
Instead, the UK has been fostering partnerships with like-minded states in Southern and Eastern EU countries, with the aim of strengthening existing democracies and supporting global partnerships. This approach is a departure from the traditional donor-recipient model, reflecting the UK's commitment to a more collaborative and sustainable approach to democracy promotion.
The UK's foreign policy in the EU's Southern and Eastern neighbourhoods is significantly influenced by its relations with the EU, notably in the context of Brexit. As the UK navigates its new relationship with the EU, it continues to reveal practices to bolster democracy in these regions.
Despite its influence in the Eastern Neighbourhood, the UK's role in this region is not mentioned to have any influence outside of Belarus and Ukraine. This suggests that while the UK is actively engaged in promoting democracy in certain regions, its influence varies depending on the specific context and historical ties.
In conclusion, the UK's foreign policy is used to promote democracy, influenced by its colonial past, internal democratic norms, strategic interests, and relations with the EU. However, the specifics of this policy vary across regions, with the Eastern Neighbourhood being a key focus but not extending to all countries in the region.
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