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📣 We are so excited to share that we are going to host a Resistance Studies Conference here at Amherst, Massachusetts, in June 2026 + online!! ⚡️ Also, the conference is open to scholars from all backgrounds, activists, creatives, etc
Check it out!
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Check it out!
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The First ‘Intergalactic’ Conference on Resistance Studies - Journal of Resistance Studies
The first ‘Intergalactic’ Conference on Resistance Studies represents a unique milestone in the development of Resistance Studies as a field. While smaller
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November 7, 2025 at 7:18 AM
📣 We are so excited to share that we are going to host a Resistance Studies Conference here at Amherst, Massachusetts, in June 2026 + online!! ⚡️ Also, the conference is open to scholars from all backgrounds, activists, creatives, etc
Check it out!
resistance-journal.org/resistance-s... #resistance
Check it out!
resistance-journal.org/resistance-s... #resistance
A historic moment! What will this new nonviolent phase bring? This article from Matt Mayer from the Occupied People's Forum is well worth a read. https://wagingnonviolence.org/2025/07/lessons-from-a-historic-act-of-disarmament-in-kurdistan/ #NonviolentStruggle #Disarmament #DirectDemocracy
Lessons from a historic act of disarmament in Kurdistan
After decades of armed struggle, the PKK is laying down its weapons and beginning a new nonviolent chapter in the Kurdish movement.
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July 16, 2025 at 3:58 AM
A historic moment! What will this new nonviolent phase bring? This article from Matt Mayer from the Occupied People's Forum is well worth a read. https://wagingnonviolence.org/2025/07/lessons-from-a-historic-act-of-disarmament-in-kurdistan/ #NonviolentStruggle #Disarmament #DirectDemocracy
Wondering how people who are not normally involved in politics and activism get involved in even risky resistance? Check out these research-based findings (part 2): https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/dynamics-of-mobilization-in-the-egyptian-revolution/ #ResistanceStudies #revolution
June 19, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Wondering how people who are not normally involved in politics and activism get involved in even risky resistance? Check out these research-based findings (part 2): https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/dynamics-of-mobilization-in-the-egyptian-revolution/ #ResistanceStudies #revolution
How do people get mobilised and make revolutions possibl? Here are some lessons from the Egyptian revolution, based on research by Mohamed El Meadawy (Part 1). Full text: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/dynamics-of-mobilization-in-the-egyptian-revolution/ #ResistanceStudies #revolution
June 18, 2025 at 4:34 AM
How do people get mobilised and make revolutions possibl? Here are some lessons from the Egyptian revolution, based on research by Mohamed El Meadawy (Part 1). Full text: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/dynamics-of-mobilization-in-the-egyptian-revolution/ #ResistanceStudies #revolution
Why Do Nonviolent Resistance Fail? (Part 2). Stay tuned for an interview with the author on 20th June!
June 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Why Do Nonviolent Resistance Fail? (Part 2). Stay tuned for an interview with the author on 20th June!
Research by Lea Bonasera identifies 5 key internal challenges that can derail protest movements. Read the full article here: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/nonviolent-resistance-failure/ #ResistanceStudies #nonviolentaction And stay tuned on 20th June for an interview with the author!
June 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Research by Lea Bonasera identifies 5 key internal challenges that can derail protest movements. Read the full article here: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/nonviolent-resistance-failure/ #ResistanceStudies #nonviolentaction And stay tuned on 20th June for an interview with the author!
Last day to submit your abstract!! resistance-journal.org/call-for-pap...
Strange Activism: Multiple Roles of Resistance amidst the Crisis of Democracy - Journal of Resistance Studies
Call for papers for a special issue on strange activism—unconventional resistance, disruptive methods, and their democratic implications worldwide.
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May 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Last day to submit your abstract!! resistance-journal.org/call-for-pap...
Izat ElAmoor's powerful NEW ARTICLE examines how the Lebanese indie band Mashrou' Leila became a catalyst for queer resistance in Egypt.
Check it out here: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/queer-resistance-in-the-egyptian-uprising/
#ResistanceStudies #QueerResistance #MashrouLeila
Check it out here: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/queer-resistance-in-the-egyptian-uprising/
#ResistanceStudies #QueerResistance #MashrouLeila
May 8, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Izat ElAmoor's powerful NEW ARTICLE examines how the Lebanese indie band Mashrou' Leila became a catalyst for queer resistance in Egypt.
Check it out here: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/queer-resistance-in-the-egyptian-uprising/
#ResistanceStudies #QueerResistance #MashrouLeila
Check it out here: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/queer-resistance-in-the-egyptian-uprising/
#ResistanceStudies #QueerResistance #MashrouLeila
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The editorial presents our thinking process and the various insightful contributions
In the editorial, Sarah Murru, Robin Vandevoordt, Naïké Garny and Alexis Tancrède Pagès highlight how each contribution of the Special Issue 11(2) 2024 evolves around intersectionality, solidarity and resistance. Want to read more? Check all articles on digest.ugent.be (link in bio)
February 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The editorial presents our thinking process and the various insightful contributions
⭐ NEW ARTICLE! Can bottom-up resistance can lead to a revolution and overthrowing an authoritarian government. Here, El Meadawy explores how ordinary citizens transform into revolutionaries in Egypt.
Read it here: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/from-ordinary-to-revolutionary/
Read it here: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/from-ordinary-to-revolutionary/
May 6, 2025 at 2:37 AM
⭐ NEW ARTICLE! Can bottom-up resistance can lead to a revolution and overthrowing an authoritarian government. Here, El Meadawy explores how ordinary citizens transform into revolutionaries in Egypt.
Read it here: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/from-ordinary-to-revolutionary/
Read it here: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/from-ordinary-to-revolutionary/
NEW ARTICLE! Bonasera explores why nonviolent campaign may fail, particularly looking at internal factors. Really useful lessons and insights for both activists and researchers. Read it now: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/nonviolent-resistance-failure/ #nonviolentcampaigns #activism
May 4, 2025 at 1:35 AM
NEW ARTICLE! Bonasera explores why nonviolent campaign may fail, particularly looking at internal factors. Really useful lessons and insights for both activists and researchers. Read it now: https://resistance-journal.org/jrs_articles/nonviolent-resistance-failure/ #nonviolentcampaigns #activism
Our latest issue, volume 10.2 is out!! New articles explore case studies such as the Egyptian revolution, the climate movement and queer resistance, bringing important lessons on what makes movements succeed - or fail. Explore them here: resistance-journal.org/jrs_issue/vo...
Volume 10, Issue 2 - Journal of Resistance Studies
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April 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Our latest issue, volume 10.2 is out!! New articles explore case studies such as the Egyptian revolution, the climate movement and queer resistance, bringing important lessons on what makes movements succeed - or fail. Explore them here: resistance-journal.org/jrs_issue/vo...
Our vision is to develop a field of research focused on unarmed resistance. We look forward to connecting with fellow scholars and students working on resistance, as well as activists from all around the world and different backgrounds
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The Journal of Resistance Studies is the first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to developing the field of Resistance Studies.
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April 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Our vision is to develop a field of research focused on unarmed resistance. We look forward to connecting with fellow scholars and students working on resistance, as well as activists from all around the world and different backgrounds
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The Journal of Resistance Studies Invites submissions for our "Strange Activism" special issue exploring resistance that challenges norms amid democracy's crisis. Submit your 500-word abstract by May 16, 2025! Details: https://resistance-journal.org/call-for-papers/strange-activism/
April 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The Journal of Resistance Studies Invites submissions for our "Strange Activism" special issue exploring resistance that challenges norms amid democracy's crisis. Submit your 500-word abstract by May 16, 2025! Details: https://resistance-journal.org/call-for-papers/strange-activism/