Topic: Authoritarianism and Democracy
Country: Pakistan
Delegate Name: Thomas Hendricks
School: Forest Hills Central High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Pakistan position papers GLIMUN 2017 committees
Originally in human civilizations, authoritarian communities were popular because it had order and decisions could be made quickly; however, as technology and human rights increased, democracy has grown. Countries in Africa, in America, in the Middle East, and in East Asia have been ruled by authoritarian regimes. All of these places have seeked, and for the most part got, liberty and have opted for democracy. Civil rights activists have become more and more popular for fighting for basic human rights around the world. This pushes countries to allow their citizens to vote in a humane, civil way. In 1947, India (and in turn Pakistan) declared independence from the United Kingdom. The UK was too authoritarian and ruled heavily over the people in India. Both countries have grown in democracy since. Pakistan’s president, Mamnoon Hussain, has allowed for democracy to grow because Allah wants it to. As technology and education grow in Pakistan, democracy has grown alongside too. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan believes that democracy is a good thing and that Allah has given people knowledge. However, we also believe that one ruler has been chosen by Allah to give people rights and to keep order over Pakistan. Numerous Southeast Asian countries believe that one ruler should allow for democracy under them to secure order. Together, our God has given us the best opportunity for the best life for our people to live. In committee, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan wants to spread Islamic Democracy. We believe that there must be someone in supreme power to make executive decisions based on the likes of Allah and to keep order over the people and democratic state he is ruling.
