Sweden Reinstates Conscription, with an Eye on Russia

Author: Martin Soresen

In: New York Times, 2017

Report on the decision by Sweden to reintroduce conscription following alleged breaches of its airspace by Russian fighter jets.

See also: 'Sweden Brings Back Military Conscription amid Baltic Tensions' BBC, 2 March 2017.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39140100

Available online at:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/02/world/europe/sweden-draft-conscription.html

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A Guide to Civil Resistance

Acknowledgements
Foreword

Preface to 2013 edition

General Introduction to 2006 edition

Volume Two

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General Introductory Titles

A. Campaigns for Social and Economic Justice

B. Indigenous Movements

C. Green Campaigns and Protests

D. Peace Movements Since 1945

E. Resistance Movements Against Specific Wars

F. Feminist Movements and Protests

G. LGBT: Campaigns for Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Rights

H. Campaigns Against Government

I. Regional Campaigns for Civic, Cultural or National Rights

J. Struggles for Racial Justice

K. Preparation and Training for Nonviolent Action

Volume One

A. Introduction to Nonviolent Action

B. Elements of Nonviolent Resistance to Colonialism in Africa after 1945

D. Resisting Authoritarianism in Post-Communist and Post-Soviet Regimes

E. Resisting Oppressive, Dictatorial, Military or Authoritarian Rule

F. External Support: Opportunities, Problems and Debates about 'Democracy Assistance'

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