Bosnia and Kosovo: Interpreting the gender dimensions of international intervention

Democracy and the reconstruction in Afghanistan

“…One of the reasons why democracy is seen as a magical ingredient to successful reconstruction in 'post conflict' societies is because, as Anne Orford points out in her assessment of the military intervention of East Timor, there is a moral authority in the notion of democracy. (2003,18) Moral authority and legitimacy are often based in the authority given to democratic governance by those that it rules. "If the law is properly created within the framework of the common life it legitimately commands obedience."…”

“…Nelofer Pazima, journalist and filmmaker, said that "anything that is imposed is oppression and therefore should be resisted". (2003) This statement is at first glance most powerful. Its poetic simplicity gives it the illusion of pure logic and truth.…”