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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