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“There should be no romanticism that international public opinion or even international diplomatic and economic pressure can defeat a coup without determined and strong defense by the attacked society itself”

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Gene Sharp
Gene Sharp

Gene Sharp, born on January 21, 1928, is a renowned political scientist and scholar. He has made significant contributions to the study of nonviolent resistance and democratic movements. Professor Sharp's work has had a profound impact on democratic movements worldwide. more

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