The PDRC and its supporters are nationalists yet they care deeply about the international image of their country. One interesting example is how the military decided to decorate its watchtowers in the city with flowers in order to reassure foreign tourists of the peaceful nature of the political stalemate. In addition to that, the language used by the PDRC clearly follows an international template intended to please foreign audiences used to the protection of human rights and universal democratic values. Therefore one of the most effective roles for the foreign observer is to shame the PDRC and to explain the true nature of the conflict to fellow foreigners. Another important action that can be taken is to communicate to the PDRC and its supporters that the international community defends the basic tenets of democracy.