Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World

Anne Applebaum’s latest work is a chilling, incisive examination of the global networks that bind together today’s authoritarian regimes. Drawing on decades of reporting, she traces how strongmen collaborate, share tactics, and undermine democratic norms across borders. Applebaum writes with clarity and moral force, weaving historical context with contemporary case studies to demonstrate the scale of the threat. Her analysis is rigorous but highly readable, making complex geopolitical dynamics accessible without ever oversimplifying. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the political landscape of the 21st century — and what must be done to protect democratic institutions.