Over half of the world still lives under an authoritarian regime, ruled by all different types of dictators. But people are not powerless to overcome their suffering under these regimes. On Kim Jong Un’s very own birthday, The Economist published this ultra-short lecture: How to fight for freedom and democracy in 5 simple steps, by CANVAS’ very own Srdja Popovic!
On the side-lines of the United Nations General Assembly, the Oslo Freedom Forum organized their first ever meeting in New York, on September 19th. OFF offered a platform for riveting talks, world-class networking, interactive exhibits, music, art, comedy, and conversations between courageous activists and leaders from business, philanthropy, technology, and media. The Young Turks Politics Reporter Nomiki Konst spoke with Srdja Popovic about how to successfully lead a peaceful revolution in one’s country.
Read more about the Oslo Freedom Forum in New York here.
From Syriza to Podemos, Hong Kong to the UK, people from outside the establishment have been shaking up politics.
Serbian revolutionist Sr?a Popovi? argues that the popularity of these political insurgents lies in the impression that they are allowing the people to influence the system, in ways that seem impossible in traditional politics. But how do these outsiders fare once they enter the halls of power? And can they ever truly replace the old guard?
Srdja spoke at TEDxKraków, an independently organised TED event which took place on 20 October 2011 at the Manggha Centre for Japanese Art and Technology in Kraków, Poland. Srdja talked about people power movements and bringing down dictators through non-violent struggle.
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Srdja Popovic uses stories about activists in Serbia, the US and Syria to illustrate the power of laughtivism: using humour in nonviolent action and activism.
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Srdja Popovic discusses the role of humour in nonviolent action, along with his book, Blueprint for Revolution, at BBC World News (June 3rd, 2015).
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“If people do not obey, rulers cannot rule”- Gene Sharp. Is his talk to Zeitgeist Americas 2013, Srdja Popovic elaborates on nonviolent action, comparing its results with violent action, drawing on international examples and studies.
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Srdja Popovic gives his talk “Revolution 101″ at the Oslo Freedom Forum, drawing from historical examples and theoretical studies.
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Srdja Popovic talks about CANVAS, nonviolent protest training, people power and dictators, giving lots of examples from Serbia, Russia and the Arab Spring.
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LEGATUM INSTITUTE, NOVEMBER 23, 2015. Srdja Popovic discusses innovative ways to defeat ISIS using non-violent methods. Interviewed by Peter Pomerantsev, Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute.
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