Effect of Foreign Intrusions on Democracy

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Political Science
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
Part 1
Forum discussion
1) My discussion topic is the effect of foreign intrusions on democracy. This topic
interests me because I wanted to know the effect of foreign intrusions on democracy. For
instance, I was interested in finding out how Russia interferes with the democracy of the United
State. Also, foreign countries such as Russia include attempts to distribute untrue stories and
information in the media in order to influence an essentially political decision in Canada.
2) This discussion is related to political science in that political science will focus on
developing policies that can help solve the problems linked to foreign intrusions on the
democratic process of the country. This discussion topic is trying to find out policies that will
solve the issues of foreign intrusion to ensure that the election process of any country is free and
fair. The discussion of this top is quite essential because it can prevent the conflict that may arise
between different States. For example, it can prevent the conflict between the United State and
Russia.
Part 2
1) I picked this article written by Mike and Jim because elections make a major
contribution to all the democratic government in the world. This article is also important because
there have been foreign attempts to influence the society and democracy of Canada. One of the
countries that have tried to interfere with the election process in our lovely country Canada is
Russia. This article is quite essential because it states how foreign influence can interfere with
the democratic process of the country. Therefore, this article is quite crucial in that it can help

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Canada tackle the issues that are related to the voting process. This will then lead to a free and
fair election in Canada.
2) The main political party in Canada that would support my view on how foreign
intrusions can interfere with election In Canada is known as Green Party. The Green party
leaders are all in the forefront in condemning the Foreign intrusions to the Canadian political
affairs. The green party often argues that Foreign countries disrupt democracy in Canada in that
they interfere with the election process in the country.
3) Foreign interference with the election of other countries is thus developing as a threat
to the security of the nation. It can also interfere with the election of the country hence leading to
political wrangles in the country. Therefore, suitable law is necessary to ensure that the
democratic process of the country is well protected against foreign intrusion. It will ensure that
the Citizens are not exposed to foreign influence. The law that can help safeguard foreign
intrusion is that the country should structure its security apparatus to counter and identify foreign
interference especially in cyberspace, and enforce significant costs on individuals responsible for
the attacks.
4) Democracy is a situation whereby each and every individual is given the opportunity
to select their own leaders. The issue of foreign intrusion to the Canada elections is linked to
democracy in that the foreign Countries such as Russia can spread fake news in social media
platforms that can undermine democracy. The spread of dangerous information can also create
conflict as well as violence protest in the country. Foreign intrusion also hinders democracy
process in that it prevents the Citizens from selecting leaders of their own choice. For instance,
most of the people will be forced to select other leaders which will not represent their views as
stated in the constitution. Therefore, it is clear that the issue of foreign intrusions can interfere