Kant and the Liberal Democratic Peace Theory - the Cases of Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan

The essay critically examines the wars in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan within the framework of liberal democratic peace theory, particularly challenging its validity against recent conflicts. It argues that while these wars involved democracies and despotic states, they still highlight significant violations of Immanuel Kant's predictions regarding peace. The discussion extends to contemporary theorists like Doyle, analyzing how these conflicts serve as potential falsifications of the liberal peace theory. The essay offers a nuanced perspective on the relationship between theory and real-world political events.