To compete and thrive in the 21st century, democracies, and the United States in particular, must develop new national security and economic strategies that address the geopolitics of information. In the 20th century, market capitalist democracies geared infrastructure, energy, trade, and even social policy to protect and advance that era’s key source of power—manufacturing. In this century, democracies must better account for information geopolitics across all dimensions of domestic policy and national strategy.
Chenoweth will discuss ongoing research with co-author Maria Stephan (ISP/Intrastate Conflict Program alumna 2003–2005) on reasons why nonviolent resistance campaigns are sometimes strategic successes compared with their violent counterparts. The discussion will have a particular focus on comparing the outcomes of violent and nonviolent campaigns in Southeast Asia.
Please join us! Coffee and tea provided. Everyone is welcome, but admittance will be on a first come–first served basis.