Joe Biden warns of collapse of democracy at Davos

Vice President Joe Biden told a Davos, Switzerland, audience Friday the democratic world order is risking collapse, citing Russia as a destructive force.


In his final address before he is replaced by Vice President-elect Mike Pence, he told the World Economic Forum it is time to reinforce the values of Western democracy. Biden cited President Vladimir Putin by name, saying the Russian leader is undermining those values.

"In recent years, it has become evident that the consensus upholding this system is facing increasing pressures. It's imperative that we act urgently to defend the liberal international order. Under President Putin, Russia is working with every tool available to them to whittle away at the edges of the European project, test the fault lines of western nations and return to a politics defined by spheres of influence.

"With many countries in Europe slated to hold elections this year, we should expect further attempts by Russia to meddle in the democratic process. It will occur again, I promise you. And again the purpose is clear: to collapse the liberal international order."
 [upi.com]
18/1/17
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