The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats Are Reinventing Politics for the 21st Century Paperback –by Moisés Naím

In The Revenge of Power, internationally acclaimed author and political thinker Moisés Naím unveils how modern autocrats are reshaping politics across the globe.

This bold, urgent book explores how leaders in the 21st century have mastered the 3 Ps of autocracy: Populism, Polarization, and Post-truth—tools that allow them to weaken institutions, erode democracy, and manipulate mass consciousness.

Naím draws from real-world examples across continents, including Russia, China, Turkey, Brazil, and the U.S., to show how authoritarianism now wears a democratic mask.

These “new autocrats” no longer seize power through coups but by winning elections—and then dismantling freedom from within.

Perfect for politically aware readers in Kenya, The Revenge of Power provides a global lens on the threats facing liberal democracies and how citizens can resist manipulation in an era dominated by misinformation, surveillance, and digital control.