Autocracy, Inc. Book Summary
The Dictators Who Want To Run The World
Book by Anne Applebaum
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In "Autocracy, Inc.," Anne Applebaum exposes the global web of dictators and their enablers who have formed a corrupt, mutually-supporting network to undermine democracy, repress their citizens, and rewrite the rules of international politics in their favor.
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Autocracies Are Run by Sophisticated Networks
"Nowadays, autocracies are run not by one bad guy but by sophisticated networks relying on kleptocratic financial structures, a complex of security services---military, paramilitary, police---and technological experts who provide surveillance, propaganda, and disinformation."
Section: 1, Chapter: 1
Modern Autocrats and Money
To stay in power, modern autocrats need to be able to take money and hide it without being bothered by political institutions that encourage transparency, accountability, or public debate. The money, in turn, helps them shore up the instruments of repression.
Section: 1, Chapter: 4
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