Empowering humankind by advancing the study and use of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts since 1983.
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New in @JoDemocracy: Does nonviolent action still work? Jamila Raqib and Breza Race Maksimovic argue that the theory hasn’t failed, but rather that the field has fallen behind. Read the entire article here: journalofdemocracy.org/artic…
Political power can seem solid and permanent, but it’s actually quite fragile. What actually keeps it in place?
Our new Understanding Power in Nonviolent Struggle chapter on training.aeinstein.org explores a simple but powerful idea: political power depends on the continued cooperation and obedience of people and institutions.
Understanding that relationship can change how we think about conflict.
Explore the new learning platform at training.aeinstein.org.
What makes nonviolent action effective? This short video from the Albert Einstein Institution explores the principles behind one of the world's most powerful means of creating change.
🎥 The Effectiveness of Nonviolent Action
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Nonviolent action is not simply "being peaceful." It's a type of action. A strategy. A form of power. Our first training video explores what nonviolent action really is, and why understanding it matters. Start learning today: training.aeinstein.org
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This month, the @aeinstitution launches a new People-Powered Training Platform. wagingnonviolence.org/aei/20…
1/ Around the world, people are organizing and resisting in their struggles for democracy, justice, and human rights.
What many movements lack isn't courage—it's access to knowledge and tools that can help them to be more effective.
7/ The platform is free, open, and just getting started.
Future courses will include case studies, research explainers, strategic planning tools, and learning pathways for democracy defense, climate action, and more.
8/ If opponents are adapting, movements must adapt too.
Explore the People-Powered Training Platform: training.aeinstein.org.
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"One of the most historically significant nonviolent struggles in the world took place right here in this country, long before the Civil Rights Movement. It is fitting that we speak about this important case as our country celebrates its 250th anniversary"
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"America’s struggle for independence and the role of nonviolent action. How de facto independence was achieved before the outbreak of violence."
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"The work of Gene Sharp stands apart in the field of nonviolent theory for one central reason: his understanding of power. For Sharp, justice, equality, freedom and any meaningful form of democracy do not exist simply as ideals or constitutional rights.
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Many nonviolent activists and scholars have embraced part of Sharp’s insight. They recognize that governments do not rule by force alone, but by the cooperation and support of institutions, organizations and individuals. From this perspective, power is contingent.
If people withdraw their cooperation strategically and nonviolently, regimes can be forced to concede, reform or even collapse. This understanding has shaped movements across the world, from civil resistance campaigns to election protection efforts."
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