Civilian-based defense
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Civilian-based defense or social defence[1] describes non-military action by a society or social group, particularly in a context of a sustained campaign against outside attack or dictatorial rule – or preparations for such a campaign in the event of external attack or usurpation. There are various near-synonyms, including "non-violent defence", "civilian defence" and "defence by civil resistance". Whatever term is used, this approach involves preparations for and use of a range of actions – which can be variously called nonviolent resistance and civil resistance – for national defence against invasion, coup d'état and other threats.
Writings about this concept include works by Brigadier General Edward B. Atkeson,[2] Erica Chenoweth (U.S.) and Maria Stephan (U.S.),[3] Theodor Ebert (Germany),[4] Brian Martin (Australia),[5] Adam Roberts (UK),[6] Gene Sharp (U.S.),[7] Heinz Vetschera (Austria),[8] and others.[9]
The failed Kapp Putsch in the Weimar Republic was foiled in part by civilian-based defense.[10] Civilian-based defense was unsuccessfully used against the Soviet Union's Invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968.