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Trust in Liberal Democracies Breeds Peace
Democracies cannot universally be considered more peaceful than non-democracies unless clear evidence supports that claim. While democracies typically do not engage in conflicts with one another, the core argument for democratic peace theory hinges on the ability of liberal democracies to understand and respect each other's intentions. Shared value systems that promote peaceful resolutions strengthen this mutual trust. However, while democracies may reduce some uncertainty regarding intentions, this reduction alone is insufficient to completely eliminate the potential for conflict.