Maria Stephan
Maria Stephan is a renowned researcher and expert in the field of nonviolent conflict. She is affiliated with the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, where she studies the dynamics of civil resistance and the conditions under which nonviolent movements succeed. Alongside Erika Chenoweth, Stephan has contributed to groundbreaking research that demonstrates the effectiveness of nonviolent action in achieving political objectives, emphasizing the critical role of mass participation in social movements.
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Researcher Maria Stephan analyzed over 300 internal conflicts and mass movements from 1900 to 2006.
Можно ли предсказать революцию? Ученые предлагают несколько формул
Belarus· 2026-03-06
Maria Stephan is a political scientist who co-created a database analyzing civil resistance campaigns.
No Kings: what to know about the anti-Trump protests attracting millions | Protests (US)
United Kingdom· 2025-10-19
Maria Stephan is a political scientist who co-studied the 3.5% rule regarding nonviolent movements.
Were the No Kings protests the largest single-day demonstration in American history? | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-19
Maria Stephan co-authored research on nonviolent movements with Erica Chenoweth.
De skapte en av tidenes største protester i USA. Men Trumps motstandere er langt unna tallet de drømmer om.
Norway· 2025-06-15
Maria Stephan is mentioned alongside Erica Chenoweth for her work on civil resistance.
O que está acontecendo nos EUA não é normal. Só uma rebelião pode salvar o país
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-22
Maria Stephan is a researcher at the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict who collaborated with Erika Chenoweth on the theory of nonviolent protests.
Τι μπορεί να επιτύχει μια διαδήλωση;
Greece· 2025-03-01