Victory, For Now. (cover story)

DEMOCRACY; POLITICAL change; POLITICAL doctrines; LIBERTY; POLITICAL systems; POLITICAL development; POLITICAL participation; SOCIAL conflict; INTERNATIONAL relations

This article focuses on the status of Western democracies in the 21st century. The author argues that the coming of the century might have an effect on the political arrangements in the Western nations. It is predicted that the political sector of the countries will experience challenges. The changes brought about by the era would influence the political consciousness of Western people which would eventually lead to political conflicts. In addition, communism may also intervene in the political developments in the countries.