Albert Einstein Institution (AEI); founded in 1983; dedicated to advancing the study and use of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts throughout the world; committed to the defense of freedom, democracy, and the reduction of political violence through the use of nonviolent action; principal founder, Dr. Gene Sharp; AEI named in honor of scientist Albert Einstein; AEI encouraged research and policy studies on the methods of nonviolent action and their past use in diverse conflicts; shared the results of this research with the public through publications, conferences, and the media; consulted with groups in conflict about the strategic potential of nonviolent action; supported research projects; actively consulted with resistance and pro-democracy groups, and worked to publicize the power and potential of nonviolent struggle around the world through educational materials, analyses, translations, workshops, and media visibility.
From the description of Records, 1974-2003. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 61444395