Description

This con case argues that forced regime change can undermine the very democracy it claims to protect. Built around Christopher Finlay’s democratic self-determination framework, the case explains that political freedom must come from the people’s own civic development, institutions, and consent—not simply from removing an authoritarian leader by force. It gives con a principled, judge-friendly argument against U.S.-imposed regime change while avoiding any defense of dictatorship. This is an excellent case for teams that want to focus on legitimacy, local agency, and why democracy cannot be manufactured through outside military power.