Political Scientist

Erica Chenoweth

Harvard professor. Research shows nonviolent resistance is twice as likely to succeed as violent resistance. Study of 100+ years of revolutions.

Known For

Nonviolent resistance research3.5% rule

Canon

Courage Is a Learnable Skill

Nonviolent Resistance Is More Effective Than Violence at Producing Social Change

Episodes

#How to Change the WorldApr 13, 2026 #How to Change the WorldApr 13, 2026 #When Do Protests Actually Work? — with Erica ChenowethApr 9, 2026