Democracy Paradox Srdja Popovic on Dilemma Actions
It is one Putin when you see him on a calendar. It's yet another Putin when he needs to arrest a snowman.
Srdja Popovic
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Srdja Popovic is the co-founder of CANVAS, and was a founding member of the Otpor! (“Resistance!”) a movement that had a crucial part in bringing down the Milosevic regime in Serbia. He recently coauthored an article in the Journal of Democracy with Sophia McClennen and Joe Wright called, “How to Sharpen a Nonviolent Movement.”
Key Highlights
- Introduction - 0:27
- What are Dilemma Actions? 2:24
- Different Types of Dilemma Actions - 18:53
- Effectiveness - 33:01
- Strategies and Tactics - 38:37
Key Links
"How to Sharpen a Nonviolent Movement" in the Journal of Democracy by Sophia McClennen, Srdja Popovic, and Joseph Wright
Blueprint for Revolution: How to Use Rice Pudding, Lego Men, and Other Nonviolent Techniques to Galvanize Communities, Overthrow Dictators, or Simply Change the World by Srdja Popovic with Matthew Miller
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