Grassroots diplomacy in the face of global disorder: historical perspectives

Laqua and Scott Brown consider how grassroots historical movements emerged during three historical moments of the 20th century, exploiting situations of flux to effect lasting transformations of existing orders. They identify a common thread in these efforts: an exploratory dialogue between institutions and non-state actors that situates activism as a form of social enquiry, which they argue contributes to consensual and sustainable change.