The Dictator's Learning Curve: Inside the Global Battle for Democracy
Categories: Politics & Social Sciences
The Dictator's Learning Curve: Inside the Global Battle for Democracy (2012) is a book by journalist William J. Dobson. Dobson reports from countries including Russia, China, Venezuela and Egypt on how modern authoritarian regimes adapt to survive pressure from activists, technology and the West. He also profiles the dissidents and organizers who are learning just as quickly how to challenge them.
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- Fareed Zakaria: “This week's book of the week is "The Dictator's Learning Curve" by William Dobson. It's a great timely read, we discussed it in our "What in the World" segment. Dobson clocked up more than 90,000 miles of travel to research the book. He's interviewed activists and government officials to understand modern dictators. It's a smart book and a fun read.”