The road from authoritarianism to democracy will not be smooth or short.

The route to prosperity and freedom was not straightforward. On the contrary, it led through a valley of tears.

Nobody ever said that the road to stronger global governance would be straight or simple to navigate.

Wars create devastation, coupled with the effects of the siege, nerves are frayed resulting in long term psychological suffering. So I wanted to create a serene atmosphere full of flowers and colors in an attempt to heal the suffering and psychological affects of the siege.

Worse, many citizens, if not most, have reacted by supporting the assassin (some showering him with flower petals), while hundreds of Ulemas (religious leaders) welcomed his killing and called participation in his funeral un Islamic.

Nobody ever said that the road to stronger global governance would be straight or simple to navigate. But there are no detours without effective structures of power and a genuine commitment from all players, the future does not look promising for global stability and prosperity.