Srdja Popovic

About the Author

Srdja Popovic is a renowned Serbian activist, author, and strategist whose life has been dedicated to the power of nonviolent resistance and social change. A key architect of the Otpor! movement that helped topple Slobodan Milosevic in 2000, Popovic has since become a global advocate for peaceful revolutions, training activists from Hong Kong to Egypt through his organization CANVAS. In his acclaimed book, Blueprint for Revolution: How to Use Rice Pudding, Lego Men, and Other Nonviolent Techniques to Galvanize Communities, Overthrow Dictators, or Simply Change the World, he demystifies the art of grassroots mobilization with humor, practical wisdom, and real-world examples. Popovic's work inspires ordinary people to harness creativity and resilience against oppression, proving that even the most entrenched regimes can be dismantled without violence.