How to Rig an Election

In this insightful audiobook, Nic Cheeseman and Brian Klaas challenge the common belief that holding elections promotes democracy, revealing how authoritarian leaders who permit voting often maintain power longer than those who do not. Drawing on extensive firsthand experiences and interviews, they illustrate the six key strategies dictators employ to manipulate the electoral process, highlighting instances of election rigging across various countries from Argentina to the United States. This compelling analysis not only sheds light on the corruption within professional politics but also encourages the development of innovative solutions to safeguard democracy against authoritarian threats.