Brian Klaas is an associate professor in global politics at University College London and a weekly columnist for the Washington Post. He has conducted field research across the globe, interviewing people who wield power—despots, CEOs, coup plotters, rebel leaders, torture victims, crooked advisers, dissidents, cult leaders, criminals, and generals. He has advised major politicians and organizations including NATO, the European Union, American political leaders, and Amnesty International. His prior books include The Despot’s Accomplice and The Despot’s Apprentice, as well as How to Rig an Election, coauthored with Professor Nic Cheeseman. He is also the host of the Power Corrupts podcast, which won the Bronze award for “Smartest Podcast of 2020” in the British Podcast Awards. You can find him at BrianPKlaas.com and on Twitter (@brianklaas). |
