How democracies die

Mearsheimer’s work critiques American foreign policy and its pursuit of liberal hegemony, arguing that it has destabilized global order and led to conflicts. He explores alternative approaches that prioritize realism, power balance, and the limits of U.S. influence.

Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine?

Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are?

Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence?

The Revenge of Geography by Robert D. Kaplan examines how geography shapes global politics. Kaplan argues that nations’ geographical features and locations heavily influence their political decisions, strategies, and conflicts, offering a unique lens on world history and power dynamics.

Pakistan at the Crossroads is a collection of essays analyzing Pakistan’s political, social, and economic challenges. Edited by Christophe Jaffrelot, it explores issues like governance, extremism, and geopolitics, offering insights into the country’s uncertain future and regional implications.

Ece Temelkuran examines how democracies slide into authoritarianism in How to Lose a Country. Drawing on global examples, she outlines seven warning signs of political decay, urging readers to resist apathy and protect democratic values through vigilance and action.