Non-violence versus violence: Which form of civil resistance against an oppressive regime is more likely to result in regime change? What are the tipping points in campaigns to unseat authoritarian governments?
The answers have very high relevance. The last 10 years have seen racist, xenophobic authoritarian politicians achieve power in many nations by winning elections. These wannabe dictators have tightened their grip on power by legislating harsh laws that violate fundamental rights and then selectively applying those laws to target political opponents.
Things have gone from bad to worse during the pandemic as authoritarians used the crisis as an excuse
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