Anne Applebaum's 'Autocracy, Inc.' Explores Modern Authoritarianism's Global Reach

The book delves into how contemporary autocracies collaborate through kleptocracy, technology, and propaganda.

Modern autocracies are run by sophisticated networks rather than single dictators.
These regimes prioritize personal wealth and power over ideology.
Autocracies often collaborate across borders to maintain control and undermine democracies.
Examples include Russia under Putin, Venezuela under Chávez, and Iran's influence in the Middle East.
Applebaum suggests countering these regimes with coordinated military, economic, and informational strategies.