Fragile states, which run the gamut from states in the throes of violent con ict, to those where institutions have collapsed and the state is deemed to have failed, to "strong authoritarian" states that rule with an iron st, are marked by severe trust de cits between citizens and govern- ments, and between di erent groups in society. In these inherently unstable and con ict-prone con- texts, it can be di cult to see how ordinary citizens can organize and mobilize nonviolently to achieve more inclusive and participatory political processes and accountable governance. Yet, local actors and local solutions must drive e ective responses to state fragility
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"September 2016."
Bibliography
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Online resource; title from PDF cover page (USIP, viewed October 20, 2016)
