From a realist’s perspective, states do not provide assistance to one another without expecting something in return. International institutions are in a position that does not require retribution. In Tunisia, where the fruit vendor set himself on fire in protest, government corruption limited economic opportunities for people. In 2009, when asked whether the government made paperwork and permits easy enough for entrepreneurs, 49% of Tunisians said yes. This number dropped significantly the following year to 37%. What Tunisia needed at the time was support from the international community. The majority of the population in Tunisia was dissatisfied with the governments ability to provide basic amenities like education and housing. Liberalism advocates for foreign investment for infrastructure. Keohane would find that the pressure of the international community and the UN were vital in starting the removal of chemical weapons in Syria.