In reading that, I am reminded of a book by Soviet dissident Nagtan Sharansky ... I found it to be very compelling and I highly recommend it ...
The Case For Democracy
The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror
In this book, Sharansky states that freedom is essential for security and prosperity, and every people and nation deserve to live free in a democratic society. He goes on to say that human rights, safety, and stability can only be assured by freeing people from their oppressors and turning them into free societies where each would have the freedom to express his opinion.