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Spreading peace and democracyThe Russian caseThe difficult Soviet transition from totalitarianism began a generation ago. Although some aspects of it are incomplete, there are lessons to be learned from Russia's experience. We in liberal democracies especially need to examine Russia's recent history when deciding how best to support others who are trying to liberate themselves.Between 1982-2011, I carried out hundreds of interviews with intellectuals, scientists, peace workers, and politicians who were working to end the Cold War as research for a book, The Russian Quest for Peace and Democracy. 1 Those conversations dealt with an issue that is still current in North America-whether, or how, to assist pro-democracy movements abroad. SHOULD WE PROMOTE THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF AUTHORITARIAN STATES?Historically, the promotion of democracy and human rights in other countries was a liberal project. After World War II, western democracies

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