Democrats at War: Democratic Leadership in an International Context

更深刻地认识到民主国家在冲突时期对其领导人的合理期望，将在国内和国际舞台上带来重大好处。这项研究使我们更清楚地了解民主政治，特别是在国际不稳定时期，什么是可能的，什么是不可能的，它将为如何维持和加强民主体制和实践提供见解。澳大利亚对地区稳定的兴趣，以及随之而来的对太平洋地区进一步民主化的鼓励，将在有助于过渡国家领导人更好地理解和适应其重要作用的研究中得到支持。

A more profound appreciation of what democracies can reasonably expect from their leaders in times of conflict will have significant benefits in both domestic and international arenas. In giving us greater clarity regarding what is, and is not, possible in democratic politics, especially in times of international instability, the study will provide insight into how democratic institutions and practices can be sustained and enhanced. Australia's interest in regional stability, and its consequent encouragement of greater democratisation in the Pacific area, will find support in research that helps leaders in transitional states better understand and adapt to their vital role.