The end of democracy as we knew it
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to summarize the major theoretical elements in the definition of a global ruling class. It then examines how neoconservatives in the USA took power and used regime change to install US-friendly governments in other regions. A strategy of tension is used to press the American population into conformity. But the real revolution is to what extent factual politics escape any attempt to democratic control.
Design/methodology/approach
The research relies on case studies of material already published and provides a synthesis.
Findings
Three case studies show how far the Deep State already goes. Democracy is on the brink of survival.
Originality/value
This paper is an original hypothesis of the potential end of democracy as we know it, supported by empirical data.
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Citation
Hamm, B. (2015), "The end of democracy as we knew it", Foresight, Vol. 17 No. 2, pp. 161-193. https://doi.org/10.1108/FS-04-2014-0024
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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