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\nErica Chenoweth, a political scientist at Harvard University, explains that civil resistance is a nonviolent strategy where ordinary people coordinate to demand and protect democracy. Successful movements typically rely on four key...\nErica Chenoweth, a political scientist at Harvard University, explains that civil resistance is a nonviolent strategy where ordinary people coordinate to demand and protect democracy. Successful movements typically rely on four key factors: Mass Participation & Momentum – Broad-based, active involvement (often referred to with the \"3.5% rule\") helps build pressure and legitimacy. Loyalty Shifts – Civil resistance works when it causes key supporters of a regime (e.g., military, business elites) to defect or withdraw support. Resilience Under Repression – Movements must stay organized and peaceful, even when facing crackdowns, using tactics like the \"backfire effect\" to turn repression against the regime. Innovation in Tactics – Successful campaigns go beyond protests, using strikes, boycotts, and other forms of noncooperation to sustain pressure. Chenoweth emphasizes that nonviolence is inclusive and more likely to succeed because it allows widespread participation.\n
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2025
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