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	On Strategic Nonviolent Conflict - Burmese Download PDF file (1.2 MB) On Strategic Nonviolent Conflict delves into the question of how to build a strategy for nonviolent struggle. Covering a variety of topics—such as ways to identify a movement’s objectives, preparing a strategic estimate for a nonviolent struggle, and operational planning considerations—this publication contains insights on the similarities between military and nonviolent strategy. It represents a major new contribution to this field of study. Additional topics covered in the book include psychological operations and propaganda, contaminants that may affect the efficiency of a nonviolent movement, and providing consultations and training for members of movements and organizations. 159 pp. 2007 (Burmese translation) Available in English, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), and Burmese editions.
	From Dictatorship to Democracy - Burmese Download PDF (4.1M) Published 1994 "From Dictatorship to Democracy" [Serialized in ten chapters in the English language section of this Burmese language newspaper, February - November, 1994] - Bangkok: Khit Pyaing (New Era). Originally published in 1993 in Thailand for distribution among Burmese dissidents, From Dictatorship to Democracy has since spread to several parts of the world. It is a serious introduction to the use of nonviolent action to topple dictatorships. Languages available: Amharic, Arabic, Azeri, Belarusian, Burmese, Chin (Burma), Jing-paw (Burma), Karen (Burma), Mon (Burma), Chinese (Simplified Mandarin), Chinese (Traditional Mandarin), English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer (Cambodia), Kyrgyz, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Tibetan, Tigrigna, Vietnamese
	The Role of Power in Nonviolent Struggle - Burmese (Burma) Download PDF (709k) Published 1989 "Arnar Nint Naing-gun-ye Eí Gaw-da" (Translation of "The Role of Power in Nonviolent Struggle.") 23 pp. Fairfax, VA: Foundation for Democracy in Burma. Reprinted in 1992 and in 1993. "Nonviolent action . . . is capable of wielding great power even against ruthless rulers and military regimes," writes Sharp, "because it attacks the most vulnerable characteristic of all hierarchical institutions and governments: dependence on the governed." Abstracted from Sharp's classic three-volume work, The Politics of Nonviolent Action, this monograph summarizes the core concepts behind the technique of nonviolent struggle. Languages available: English, Arabic, Burmese, Russian, Spanish
	The Role of Power in Nonviolent Struggle - Burmese Download PDF Published 1989 "Arnar Nint Naing-gun-ye Eí Gaw-da" (Translation of "The Role of Power in Nonviolent Struggle.") 23 pp. Fairfax, VA: Foundation for Democracy in Burma. Reprinted in 1992 and in 1993. "Nonviolent action . . . is capable of wielding great power even against ruthless rulers and military regimes," writes Sharp, "because it attacks the most vulnerable characteristic of all hierarchical institutions and governments: dependence on the governed." Abstracted from Sharp's classic three-volume work, The Politics of Nonviolent Action, this monograph summarizes the core concepts behind the technique of nonviolent struggle. Languages available: English, Arabic, Burmese, Russian, Spanish
	Which Way to Freedom - Burmese Download PDF (2.1M) Published 86 pp.