Dictatorship Quote by Gene Sharp
““The foreign states may become actively involved for positive purposes only if and when the internal resistance movement has already begun shaking the dictatorship, having thereby focused international attention on the brutal nature of the regime.””
About This Quote
Source Article: “Foreign Intervention and Internal Resistance” by Gene Sharp, 1995
International support is justified only after internal opposition has begun, drawing attention to a regime’s cruelty.
In simple terms: Support comes after locals resist, highlighting oppression.
Support internal movements before external aid.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- protest movements
- foreign aid
- media coverage
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should outsiders intervene?
- How to ensure aid empowers locals?
External aid may undermine local agency.