People who opt for disruptive protests are not acting out of desperation according to a new study.
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In most cases, it’s reasonable to expect that groups of protesters will abide by the law. But there are times when doing so diminishes the effectiveness of the protests.
The type of life and professional experience a police chief has can influence how their departments react to protests, new research finds.
Could non-violent action by women ultimately replace military violence? There is much to learn from the bravery of female-led resistance movements during the second world war.
People want to shoot the messenger, but they do hear the message.
After 1994 efforts were made to embed democracy. The focus was on policy and institution-building. What was missing was ensuring all South Africans were on board.
When protesters strip naked to amplify their political voice, it is often a last resort within very restrictive regimes.
Almost 140 years after armed government troops crushed peaceful protests at Parihaka, New Zealand is beginning to make amends with the signing of a reconciliation law and a compensation agreement.
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