How to Change the System of Justice

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Author says he found Paul brammer to be a fascinating character. He describes how the former U.S. ambassador was forced to make some decisions that would not have been made if he were running for office in florida. The book is about what happens when countries transition from having been dictatorships to becoming democracies, writes author.

Does power corrupt, or are corrupt people drawn to power? It’s a question that runs through the heart of the work of Brian Klaas, professor of global politics at University College London and Washington Post columnist. His latest book is 'Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us', which looks at the psychology behind those who seek power. Pulitzer-prize winning historian and journalist Anne Applebaum speaks with Brian about what the book reveals.

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