Nonviolent Action During Democratic Transitions

January 12, 2023 01:24:20
Nonviolent Action During Democratic Transitions
Events at USIP
Nonviolent Action During Democratic Transitions

Jan 12 2023 | 01:24:20

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Show Notes

On January 12, USIP hosted a discussion on the challenges of nonviolent activism during periods of political transition. The conversation reflected on how recent political transitions initiated by peaceful protests in Armenia and Tunisia have unfolded and consider the role, if any, that external supporters have to play in helping pro-democracy forces navigate these barriers to progress.

Speakers

Jonathan Pinckney 
Director of Applied Research, Horizons Project

Her Excellency Lilit Makunts 
Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States

Amy Hawthorne 
Deputy Director for Research, Project on Middle East Democracy

Rosarie Tucci
Director of the Center for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance, USAID

Matthew Cebulmoderator 
Research Officer, Nonviolent Action, U.S. Institute of Peace

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/nonviolent-action-during-democratic-transitions

 

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