Civil Resistance since 1989 - People Power: From Berlin to Burma

The end of the Cold War, symbolised by the fall of the Berlin Wall twenty years ago, appeared to be the greatest victory ever for civil resistance. But this has a complex interrelationship with other dimensions of power and success is far from guaranteed. Choosing the right moment can certainly help.

The World Today Published 1 November 2009 Updated 14 October 2020 4 minute READ

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