A vision that must be pursued as a goal to ensure the emergence of a free democratic world.
A Contribution by
– Demokratie der Mitte, weil Extremflügel das Land zerstören. –
Werner Hoffmann
– Democracy of the Center, because extreme wings destroy the country. –
The Geopolitical World Order is Changing
Trump seeks to subjugate one country after another.
While authoritarian powers like China and Russia expand their spheres of influence, and the U.S., under a possible second Trump presidency, could become an unreliable partner for democracies, the question arises:
How can the democratic world prepare for these threats?
One answer could lie in the formation of a new democratic alliance—an economic and security union that reduces economic dependencies on authoritarian states, organizes independent defense structures, and advances the transition to a renewable energy future.
The Vision of a New Democratic Alliance
Such an alliance should consist of stable democracies that are economically, technologically, and geopolitically capable of shaping a multipolar world.
The core members of this new order could include:
Core Members (D10+)
• EU 2.0 (A reformed EU without Orbán, with majority voting and stronger integration)
• United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein (Economically strong and security-relevant democracies outside the EU)
• Finland, Sweden (Highly developed democracies with strategic importance for European security, especially against Russia—now also NATO members)
• Japan, South Korea (Technological superpowers with geopolitical significance in Asia)
• Canada, Australia, New Zealand (Stable democracies with high resource and energy resilience)
• Mercosur (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile) (Democratic forces in Latin America)
• India (A potential partner, provided it upholds democratic principles)
• Ukraine (A growing democracy and a bulwark against Russia)
Extended Partnerships (Economic & Strategic Cooperation)
• Taiwan (A technological powerhouse but politically sensitive due to China)
• South Africa, Mexico (Important regional democracies)
• Southeast Asia (Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia as a counterweight to China)
With over 3 billion people and a dominant share in global high-tech production, this alliance would be a serious geopolitical player.
Economic Independence from China & Russia
The new democratic alliance must free itself from economic dependence on authoritarian states. Key measures include:
• Alternative supply chains for raw materials, semiconductors, and renewable energy sources outside China.
• Free trade zones between member states to strengthen internal economic ties.
• New investments in industrial resilience, particularly in high-tech, battery production, and semiconductors.
Ukraine as Europe’s New Economic Engine
Ukraine has the potential to become one of the most important economies in Europe. Its contributions to the alliance could include:
• Agricultural and raw material supplier for Europe, reducing dependence on Russia.
• A new industrial hub, shifting supply chains from China to Europe.
• Energy exporter (hydrogen & nuclear power) for a climate-neutral future.
Security Policy: NATO 2.0 Without the U.S.?
If the U.S. withdraws from NATO under Trump or questions its alliance commitments, Europe must develop its own defense structures.
A new security alliance could include:
• A European Army & Defense Union with joint financing.
• Stronger cooperation with Japan, South Korea, Canada & Australia to ensure global stability.
• Nuclear deterrence by France as a shield for Europe.
• A cyber defense alliance against Russian and Chinese cyberattacks.
Ukraine as a Key Military Partner
• War and frontline combat experience against Russia.
• Modernized armed forces with Western equipment.
• A strategically important buffer state against authoritarian regimes.
Ukraine could play a central role in a new European security structure.
Renewable Energy as a Geopolitical Power Factor
The democratic world must not only free itself from fossil fuels from Russia and the Middle East but also become self-sufficient in renewable energy and energy storage technologies.
A Transcontinental Energy Network
The Democratic Alliance could establish a global renewable energy network:
• European Supergrid: Solar power from Southern Europe & North Africa, wind energy from Scandinavia, hydropower from Norway.
• Asia-Pacific Energy Network: Japan, South Korea, and Australia developing a connected hydrogen & renewable energy system.
• South American Energy Hub: Brazil, Chile, and Argentina focusing on solar & wind energy exports.
• Ukrainian Energy Export: Utilizing hydropower & nuclear energy for Europe’s energy supply.
Undersea Cables & Hydrogen Pipelines
• New power transmission lines via undersea cables between Europe, North Africa, and Asia, similar to the “North Sea Link” between Norway and the UK.
• Hydrogen pipelines as a global energy solution for transporting renewable energy.
These measures would allow the democratic world to become fully independent from fossil fuels provided by authoritarian states.
Protection Democracy from Disinformation & Populism
Authoritarian states are systematically using disinformation to destabilize Western democracies from within. A new democratic alliance must implement the following countermeasures:
Media Independence & Digital Defense
• An AI-driven system to analyze and counteract fake news, particularly from Russian and Chinese sources.
• International coordination against election manipulation by foreign actors.
• Promoting media diversity: Supporting independent, publicly funded media as a counterweight to oligarch-funded propaganda outlets.
Democracy Promotion & Resistance Against Authoritarianism
• Strengthening democratic movements in emerging countries.
• Sanctions against authoritarian states engaged in disinformation and political influence operations.
• Protective measures against populism & extremism within democratic nations.
Conclusion: A New World Order of Democracies
The world is at a turning point. Authoritarian states are gaining influence, while Western democracies are weakened by populism and economic dependencies.
A new democratic alliance could:
• Form a strong economic counterweight to China & Russia.
• Replace the fossil fuel economy with a global renewable energy network.
• Build an independent security alliance, free from an unreliable America.
• Defend democracies worldwide against disinformation and internal destabilization.
The question is not whether such an alliance is necessary—but whether democracies have the courage to create it.
The more Putin, Xi Jinping, Trump & Co. act autonomously, the stronger the motivation for a major democratic alliance will become.
