Hi all -- I need to crowd-source some information. In honor of Trump's possible coronation, I want to bring attention to current resistance movements around the world. But first, I need to get a list together. Nominate whomever you'd like, but they are most interesting to me if they are civilian led, popular enough and dedicated enough to have a realistic chance of toppling an oppressive regime. I'm not too interested in counter-culture movements that fashion themselves as resistance, or militant groups that have been pushed to the margins of their society over the course of years.
Heres' what I can think of:
Recent past:
- Color revolutions (e.g. Ukraine). Russian liberals.
- Arab spring
- Umbrellas in Hong Kong
- Turkey's civil resistance (could use the anti-PDK or pro-PDK movements, though pro-PDK resisted the establishmet of a new oppressor)
- Anti-Apartheid
I'm sure I'm missing something...
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