Chenoweth's thesis on the effectiveness of nonviolent movements has faced substantial critiques, including from Chenoweth herself, who has revised her stance on their declining success over the past 20 years.

Professor, I have huge respect of you, your work, and your expertise. And I think this is an important concept that has become an article of orthodoxy among many liberals. But my own research found substantial critiques of Chenoweth’s thesis, including from Chenoweth herself, who now notes nonviolent movements have become less successful over the past ~20 years. I’d like to itemize what I think is a fair representation of the core criticisms and get your take on them … https://stzl.ink/edxade

Professor, I have huge respect of you, your work, and your expertise. And I think this is an important concept that has become an article of orthodoxy among many liberals. But my own research found substantial critiques of Chenoweth’s thesis, including from Chenoweth herself, who now notes nonviolent movements have become less successful over the past ~20 years. I'd like to itemize what I think is a fair representation of the core criticisms and get your take on them (in whole or part). To …