Kleptocracy, Inc. — with Anne Applebaum

Kleptopia delves into the intricate networks of corruption that span the globe, from the Kremlin to the White House, revealing how dirty money fuels authoritarian regimes and undermines democracies. Through compelling narratives, Tom Burgis illustrates the mechanisms of global kleptocracy and its profound impact on societies.

American Kleptocracy examines how the United States transformed into a global center for illicit finance. The book details how states like Delaware and Nevada perfected the art of anonymous shell companies, and how post-9/11 reforms led to a surge in illicit finance. It also explores how African despots, post-Soviet oligarchs, and other corrupt entities have dominated American industries and infiltrated universities, think tanks, and cultural centers. Michel argues that this system poses a significant threat to democracy and highlights efforts to restore America's anti-corruption leadership.

In 'Gulag: A History', Anne Applebaum provides a detailed and documented history of the Soviet camp system. The book covers the chronological history of the camps, from their establishment in 1918 to their expansion under Stalin and their eventual collapse. Applebaum draws on Soviet-era archives, diaries, and writings of camp survivors to describe the lives and deaths of inmates, including their arrest, interrogation, transportation, and living conditions. The book also examines the cultural and social aspects of life within the Gulag, including its own laws, customs, literature, and morality. It is recognized as a landmark work of historical scholarship and an essential contribution to understanding the history of the twentieth century.