Global Governance and Democratization within and Beyond Borders : The Role of an Inclusive International Civil Society in Post-Conflict States

Historically, implementing democracy has been a domestic concern. Recent events in Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen, Bahrain, and Iran reflect variations of the traditional pattern for democratic change within a closed society. Yet, as the world edges into the 21st century, democratization with the companion promotion of human rights and development, particularly in what are often perceived to be deteriorating, post-conflict, or failed states, has become a central activity of the international community, heavily dominated by intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and international civil society (ICS)