Despots

Released: Releases September 10, 2026
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Ebury Digital

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"Despots" by Martin Sixsmith explores the alarming similarities between Trump’s America and Putin’s Russia, examining how democratic institutions can be dismantled from within by aspiring dictators. Drawing on Sixsmith's experience as a BBC correspondent, the book highlights how recent political developments in the U.S. echo Russia’s early 2000s trajectory, offering a thought-provoking analysis of the current political landscape.

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