An unwanted election in Bhutan

The remote country of Bhutan (in Southeast Asia) as just become a democratic state, first elections (with an 80% turnout of all registered voters) and citizens are worried about what kind of effect this may have on their lives. A man was quoted as saying that, "democracy can be a good thing - we hope" and many voters  said they were casting a ballot - with a heavy heart - simply because this was the wish of their recently-abdicated ruler, King Jigme Singye Wangchuk.

This may be one example of how democracy aid and democratization may not work for or be accepted in all countries. 

-Emily