The upshot
of these remarks for the advocates of cosmopolitan
democracy is that the existing
sphere of cosmopolitan rights is heavily
loaded in favour of Western interests and,
consequently, efforts to democratise world
politics may simply consolidate Western
hegemony. This is a crucial point since only
the most affluent members of world society
can take advantage of any increased opportunities
to be represented or to participate in
global politics. The largest percentage of
the globally privileged live in the West or
sympathise with its commitments.