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The End of Power: Why Being in Charge Isn’t What it Used to Be
Power in the twenty-first century is a less concrete asset than it once was.
Source: WNYC’s Takeaway
Moisés Naím has worked as Venezuela's trade and industry minister, as well as editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, and those experiences have led him to conclude that power just isn't what it used to be.
Naím is the author of the book, The End of Power, which shot to fame after it was selected by Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg for his new book club.In this broadcast, Moisés Naím joins The Takeaway to discuss his book and his own experience of power, and what he hopes the Facebook CEO and his fans will take from his work.
About the Author
Distinguished Fellow
Moisés Naím is a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a best-selling author, and an internationally syndicated columnist.
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Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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