Natasha Lindstaedt Bücher

Drawing on real-world developments, and including international case studies, this book introduces students to the concept and causes of democratic decay in the modern world.

Focusing on the intersection of crises and leadership, this textbook examines how disease and disasters can elevate politicians to global prominence or render them ineffective. It delves into the repercussions of such crises on development and human security, offering insights into how states and societies can enhance their responses. The exploration of these dynamics provides a critical understanding of the role of leadership in times of turmoil.

An expert and accessible exploration of the increasing number and influence of authoritarian regimes. It explains the realities of recent trends to ‘autocratization’, the tools these regimes use, what we can do to resist, and why we might even allow ourselves some optimism.