Humans and nations are similar to each other, but without a doubt, each human has certain characteristics that distinguish him from other humans. Similarly, every nation has its own unique character and nature by which it is recognized and distinguished. There are many factors that contribute to a nation’s distinct nature; for example, historical, political, economic, and even geographical factors play a significant role, although few people are aware of this.
As a result of the influence of these factors, Eastern nations differ from Western nations in several ways. Additionally, there are also differences among Eastern and Western nations themselves.
An example of these differences can be seen in Latin nations such as the French and Italians, who differ in some characteristics from the Anglo-Saxons. For instance, among Latinos, the social aspect is more dominant; that is, socialism is more widespread among them. In contrast, the Anglo-Saxons have a more individualistic outlook and are less interested in socialism. Furthermore, Anglo-Saxon nations also exhibit differences among themselves. For example, English people tend to prefer solitude, while Americans are generally more sociable and outgoing.
Therefore, democracy, like any other earthly ideology, is the product and result of a unique historical situation, and some factors of its origin exist uniformly among all nations. For example, a shared disdain for cruelty forms a significant part of this and is considered a unifying bond.
Regardless of this earthly and limited principle, efforts have been made to spread democracy among various cultures and religions, which can be perceived as an imposition on the beliefs and values of others.
When discussing the British parliamentary system, one Western writer claims that its roots originate from the social organization of the aristocracy; however, other European countries, without considering this context, have implemented this system, which has led to their failure and lack of success. The situation in Eastern countries, despite all the differences with Western nations, indicates a clear trajectory for their governance. The purpose of these discussions is to emphasize that due to the inherent differences in the nature of nations, the complete and unchanged transfer of a form of governance from one region to another is misguided and likely to result in adverse outcomes and failure.
