The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats Are Reinventing Politics for the 21st Century (Book Talk)
Now, instead of being an event — that is a coup — it’s a process in which democracy is being undermined from within.
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In The Revenge of Power, Moisés Naím explains the success of autocrats across the globe in varying contexts. In doing so, he identifies the similar strategies they employ and, most importantly, what can be done to counter their efforts so that freedom and democracy prevail. David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, interviews the internationally syndicated columnist and best-selling author about his latest book.
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