Over the years, Western governments have been criticized for working with foreign police who have proved abusive or corrupt.
International institutions are composed of governments. Governments control their own military forces and police.
The U.S. government engages with many countries around the world in official dialogues on human rights.
What is most needed in Darfur is an international peacekeeping and protection presence, and this is what the Sudanese government most wants to avoid.
Throughout history, when societies face tough economic times, we have seen democratic reforms deferred, decreased trust in government, persecution of minority groups, and a general shrinking of the democratic space.