Though it has been argued that China will democratize in the near future, only time will tell whether the elites will perceive the benefits of democracy as outweighing the costs.
Realists maintain that international law cannot radically alter the behaviour of states; it cannot satisfy the unyielding thirst for power. This paper will begin by examining the realist view of neutrality in international law, after which it will provide two alternative viewpoints.
The chances of Iraq sustaining its fragile democracy are grim. However, manipulating religious and ethnic groups into favourable behaviour, may lead to peace.
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