Their unity , planning and nonviolent discipline has inspired the world and given more than 100 million people a chance to change from dictatorship to democracy . Professor Popovic says people power was the driving force behind the falls of dictator regimes . He says governments often ignore the strategic importance of supporting non - violent movements . Popovic says the world should commit resources away from violent campaigns into non - violent pro - democracy movements .
Professor Popovic says people power was the driving force behind the falls of dictator regimes . He says governments often ignore the strategic importance of supporting non - violent movements . Popovic says the world should commit resources away from violent campaigns into non - violent pro - democracy movements .