What Americans can learn from other civil activism movements against authoritarian regimes

The US may be experiencing democratic backsliding. Around the world, nonviolent civil movements exist to support democracy and protect fellow citizens.

By: John Shattuck, Tufts University and Oliver Kaplan, University of Denver, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 27, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 months ago

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By John Shattuck, Tufts University and Oliver Kaplan, University of Denver

On Feb. 24, The Conversation hosted a webinar titled, “What Americans can learn from other nonviolent civil activism movements.”

Executive editor and general manager Beth Daley interviewed John Shattuck, professor of practice at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and Oliver Kaplan, associate professor at Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University …

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