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Come join us for a discussion on Charles Dunst's book, Defeating the Dictators: How Democracy Can Prevail in the Age of the Strongman.

The world is experiencing the lowest levels of democracy in over thirty years, and autocracy is on the rise. Defeating the Dictators explores the dangers of rising authoritarianism and outlines steps democracies must take to rebuild trust, restore accountability, and build a better future for generations to come.

Why is this Important for Arizona?

An over-reliance on autocratic regimes for essential products and services hinders the growth and influence of democratic institutions. Defeating the Dictators recommends policies for building the human capital needed to construct products like semiconductors, including in places such as Arizona.