Promoting Democracy: Can democracy be exported? by Larry Diamond. The U.S. has had a history of advancing and supporting democracy around the world. What place does democracy promotion have in U.S. foreign policy today? With a choice of tools ranging from economic aid to military force, what are the appropriate yet effective methods that the U.S. should use to promote democracy? Great Decisions Discussion Group is composed of interested individuals who want an opportunity to learn and participate in the foreign policy decision-making process. The Foreign Policy Association has put together a Great Decisions Briefing Book. This well researched annual publication provides eight timely global topics to be read by the group participants.