But, as predictable as Russia’s undemocratic system ofgovernance usually is, the country does defy expectations once in awhile.

The Special Rapporteur believes that terror and terrorism feed on undemocratic societies and systems, where human rights and fundamental freedoms are not guaranteed and protected, where systematic discrimination against and arbitrary treatment of specific groups within the population occur.

In reply to a question on Montserrat's relationship with its Governor, the Chief Minister stated that Montserrat had enjoyed good personal relations with its Governors, but sometimes felt that the current system was “undemocratic” and even at times “humiliating”.

The causes of the present global financial crisis are firmly rooted in the failure of the international community to reform an undemocratic and antiquated system of international economic governance that has not kept pace with the rapid growth of global interdependence.