Democracy is under a new kind of attack. In 2025, the threat isn't always a violent coup, it's a slow, deliberate dismantling from within, following a recognizable “strongman playbook.”
This urgent and essential guide exposes the common tactics, from controlling information and undermining courts to weaponizing digital disinformation that are eroding democratic foundations globally. But this isn't just a diagnosis; it's a field manual for defense.
The Strongman Playbook provides a clear-eyed analysis of the authoritarian toolkit and a practical roadmap for building democratic resilience. Discover how citizens, institutions, and a free press can fight back to protect and rebuild the foundations of self-government. This is the critical read for anyone asking, “What can I do?”
