The New York Times bestseller Autocracy, Inc. describes how 21st century autocracies rely on kleptocratic financial structures, sophisticated surveillance technologies and professional propaganda in collaboration with border-crossing autocratic alliances to weaken democracies.
Named a "Best Book of the Year" by the Economist, Financial Times and Foreign Affairs, Autocracy, Inc. explains how modern autocracies are linked by a common desire for power, wealth and impunity rather than a common ideology, such as communism. Applebaum makes the case for democracies to rethink their policies to counter this evolving threat.
All members and their guests are welcome to participate. To receive a Zoom link, please email Fay Iudicello at [email protected] by Thursday, Jan. 14. Those who RSVP should expect to receive the invitation at 9 a.m. on Jan. 17.
Planning ahead? The group is slated to read The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) by Rabih Alameddine as its next fiction read on Saturday, Feb. 21. The novel won the 2025 National Book Award for Fiction.