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  SPDC:Cooperation
SPDC: Self defined limited
cooperation

SPDC:No cooperation
Opposition: Cooperation- high political tolerance
People Centered National Reconciliation, Full legitimacy, Happy ending


Best case scenario, Satisfactory legitimacy, Political process with strong checks and balances
Status quo?
Opposition: Self defined limited cooperation

Unlikely
Military supremacy, Structural shift, Limited checks and balances, Limited legitimacy

Status quo
Opposition: No cooperation

Totally unlikely
Worst case scenario, rubber stamp legislation, No legitimacy

Complete status quo,
No legitimacy

































1. willingness to allow basic political rights to minority groups or groups with unpopular views, their willingness to give up elections in exchange for stability and economic prosperity, and their level of trust in political and social institutions.

(Editor: The name of author has been withheld)

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 January 2009 16:14 )  

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