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The dictator's learning curve
Book • 2012
In 'The Dictator's Learning Curve', William J. Dobson provides a detailed examination of how modern dictators maintain power through subtle coercion and technological savvy, while also highlighting the strategies of democracy advocates.
The book explores the evolving nature of authoritarian regimes and the ongoing battle between freedom and repression across the globe.
The book explores the evolving nature of authoritarian regimes and the ongoing battle between freedom and repression across the globe.
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Recommended by Stacey Abrams as a book that helps us understand how others around the world have met the challenges to democracy.

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