The “principle of democracy” in light of the political dialogue and cooperation agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cuba

Abstract

International community is determined to embody the “principle of democracy” long ago as an essencial principle of the international order. However, it has not yet happen as this fact is demostrated by international practice. But, States’ behaviour and international organizations’ task, particularly it from european and american organizations, indicate a neat trend in this direction. Political dialogue and cooperation agreement between the European Union and its Member States, and the Republic of Cuba is of particular interest in order to appreciate the evolution which is taking place in this matter. The “delicate balance” achieved with this Agreement is a notable expression of the path chosen by some States and international Organizations in accepting eventually the “principle of democracy” in the international community. Projecting a pragmatic approach of international relations, as it is done by the Agreement, is not incompatible with the will to form the “principle of democracy” in the international order.