Autocracy, Inc: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World

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We often envision autocratic states as led by a singular villain, but the reality in the 21st century is far more complex. Today, autocracies are maintained by intricate networks that include kleptocratic financial systems, security forces, and professional propagandists. These networks are interconnected not just within individual nations but across borders, with corrupt, state-controlled enterprises collaborating internationally. Police forces in one country may train and equip those in another, while propagandists share resources and strategies, reinforcing narratives that undermine democracy and vilify America. Unlike historical military or political alliances, this coalition operates not as a unified bloc but as a collection of transactional relationships, known as Autocracy, Inc. Their connections transcend ideological, geographical, and cultural boundaries, united primarily by a mutual disdain for democratic societies and a desire to destabilize their values and systems. This book explores the origins, mechanics, and persistence of these autocratic networks, as well as the unintended support they receive from the democratic world, and offers insights into how we might effectively challenge and dismantle them.