Nonviolent resistance does not happen overnight or automatically. It
requires an informed and prepared public, keen to the strategy and
dynamics of its political power. Although nonviolent campaigns often
begin with a committed and experienced core, successful ones enlarge the
diversity of participants, maintain nonviolent discipline and expand
the types of nonviolent actions they use.They constantly increase their base of supporters, build coalitions,
leverage social networks, and generate connections with those in the
opponent’s network who may be ambivalent about cooperating with
oppressive policies.Crucially, nonviolent resistance works not by melting the heart of
the opponent but by constraining their options. A leader and his inner
circle cannot pass and implement policies alone. They require
cooperation and obedience from many people to carry out plans and
policies.
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