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“Further, democratic negotiators, or foreign negotiation specialists accepted to assist in the negotiations, may in a single stroke provide the dictators with the domestic and international legitimacy that they had been previously denied because of their seizure of the state, human rights violations, and brutalities. Without that desperately needed legitimacy, the dictators cannot continue to rule indefinitely.”

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Book:From Dictatorship to Democracy: A Conceptual Framework for Liberation
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From Dictatorship to Democracy: A Conceptual Framework for Liberation

This book delves into the complexities of political transformation, providing a structured approach for those seeking to understand and facilitate the shift from dictatorial regimes to democratic systems. It serves as a resource for activists, scholars, and policymakers interested in the theoretical and practical aspects of liberation movements. more

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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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