Grave crimes of this nature, and the impunity that has accompanied them, entail violations of numerous international treaty provisions and constitute… - Alfred-Maurice de Zayas

Democracy means a genuine correlation between the will of the people and legislation and policies that affect them, be it domestic or international.

In my reports to the United Nations General Assembly and Human Rights Council, I said that democracy means the correlation of the will of the people and the governmental policies that affect them. Democratic governance is much more than ritual periodic elections, but entails genuine policy choices, people's power to propose legislation, challenge laws and regulations by referendum, demand transparency and accountability from government.

Since a democratic and equitable international order requires peace, States must engage in good faith negotiations for disarmament and significantly reduce military expenditure and the arms trade.