In sum, NGOs partner and bridge heterogeneously, forming variegated and often conflictive networks. Thus, from practice, through
bridging, we come to power. Conflict and asymmetric power may come
into play over the transnational movement of people, resources, norms,
information, or technologies. Even when a particular partner interface is
not actively conflictive, it is still potentially so, especially in war-torn
societies, or closed societies with authoritarian politics that lack open
institutions for political contestation.