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Foreign peacekeepers often exist in a bubble in the poor countries where they are deployed; they live in posh compounds, drive fancy vehicles, and distance themselves from locals. This may be partially justified because they perform an emotionally draining job under constant fear. However, they are often despised by locals. A better solution would be bottom-up peacebuilding, involving more time working with communities to earn their trust, rather than only meeting government officials. Which option best summarizes this passage?