The Missing Link

Will democracy lessen terrorism? Not sure
Will it lessen terrorism on and against the United States? Yes, here is why…

In fact the American civil war is a prime example…
In democracies generally there are two coalitions. When one gains power, the other tries to capitalize off its failures to gain power. This power struggle, which is intrinsic in democracies, can lead to violence. In the case of the civil war, the south lost power through the failure of a pro-slavery agenda, and thus attacked the faction with the power, the north. People without power attack those with power in an attempt to gain power. If we put non-American groups in control in Iraq and Afghanistan, fanatical terrorist groups will channel their hate and anger at the democratic governments. As we see in Iraq, more and more terrorists are attacking the locals as opposed to Americans. This puts a buffer between the United States and terrorism and puts pressure on Iraqis to further combat terrorism.