compromise --- I think mostly compromise on principles. For example, assistance or services may be provided not within a strict definition of impartiality but more motivated by avoiding a potential backlash or security incident. So while aid may still go to vulnerable communities but they may not be the most vulnerable. Or organisations might turn a blind eye to confiscation of assistance if there is a risk to life or security associated with taking a strong stance on such conduct (being the usual stance taken in non-hostile environment)

Source author: Marwa Shabbar marwashabbar@yahoo.com.au