2025 Political Writing Book prize finalist

Autocracy Inc.

Anne Applebaum

Published by: Penguin Books Ltd

Anne Applebaum provides a thoroughly documented survey of the way in which autocratic regimes around the world are involved in deep webs of corruption and impunity. She achieves this with a cool analytical tone that never lapses into rage; that leaves much for readers to feel and express themselves.

 

Orwell Prize for Political Writing panel