People Power: Unarmed Resistance and Global Solidarity

This book discusses transnational solidarity in movements of nonviolent struggle. It is premised on the theory that the prime role for transnational solidarity is to strengthen the counter-power of those resisting domination and oppression. It assembles a collection of analyses, experiences, solidarity network accounts, and debate with the intention of presenting a picture of the roles these networks play in, for example, helping movements emerge, helping them access contacts and resources, and applying leverage on a regime or corporation. However, as stated in the book and contributing to the debate, some transnational advocacy networks have been criticised for "taking over" from local organisers and ultimately having a disempowering impact.

The book contains the following:

• Analyses from Serbia, Burma, Zimbabwe, Colombia, India, and Palestine
  
• Experiences from the work of Peace Brigades International, Nonviolent Peaceforce, Balkan Peace Team, International Solidarity Movement, International Women's Peace Service, Ecumenical Accompaniers for Peace in Palestine and Israel, and Voices in the Wilderness
  
• Accounts of solidarity networks such as Women in Black, Turkish war resisters, diaspora groups, Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transexual groups in Africa, and the World Social Forum
  
• Debate on the criticisms of external funding and training in the "colour revolutions"