Democratization

Does civil resistance work for the most marginalized? In this paper we show that transitions initiated through civil resistance lead to significant gains in political inclusion along lines of race, class, and gender.

Civic engagement and mobilization vary in political transitions that originate in nonviolent action, with ramifications for long-term …

This report examines the dynamics of civic mobilization in political transitions initiated through major nonviolent action campaigns, …

When are episodes of resistance likely to lead to democratization? We argue that the participation of durable organizations rooted in …

Do transnational social movement organizations (TSMOs) promote the international diffusion of democracy? If so, how? Scholars of …

This report examines how inclusive dialogue and negotiation processes can help facilitate peaceful democratic transitions after …

Current literature finds that democratization is most likely when opposition social movements have initiated a political transition. …

Civil resistance is one of the most powerful forces for moving countries from dictatorship to democracy. Yet many civil resistance …

Previous research has shown that successful non-violent resistance (NVR) campaigns promote democracy compared with violent revolutions …

On 17 April, the Armenian parliament elected long-time former President Serzh Sargsyan as Armenia’s Prime Minister. Protests against …