Linda Robinson Women in Power review and information book about Fighting for Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism. Columbia University Press will publish the book about Women in Power, written by Linda Robinscon, senior fellow for women and foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, on June 23, 2026. Here you can read information about the content of the book, the author and the publication.

Linda Robinson Women in Power reviews and information

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• “A must-read for all who are concerned about the rise of authoritarianism and the vicious attacks on women’s leadership. By showcasing the experiences of women political leaders, Robinson debunks the stereotype that only men can lead in challenging times. Women political leaders, she demonstrates, have the winning formula for defending democracy—governing for all and advancing gender equality.” (Geeta Rao Rupta, former US ambassador-at-large for global women’s issues)
• “Linda Robinson, an intrepid journalist and a trailblazer in her own right, profiles women from Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe who have demonstrated courage and dedication to democratic values. She highlights the factors that led to their success and leaves the reader convinced that it is women who can save democracy worldwide. This is a book for all men and women who want to better understand how female leaders make history.”  (Evelyn N. Farkas, executive director of the McCain Institute at Arizona State University)

Women in Power

Fighting for Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism

• Author: Linda Robinson (United States)
• Book type: women in politics
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• To be released: June 23, 2026
• Length: 296 pages
• Format: hard back / ebook
• Prize: $ 26.95 / $ 25,99
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Blurb of the book by Linda Robinson on Women in Power

Around the world, antidemocratic forces are taking aim at women leaders. Misogynistic authoritarianism has entered the mainstream, seeking to reverse decades of progress. Weaponized digital technologies have unleashed sexualized smears and violent threats. There is a deep connection between attacks on women and attacks on democracy—and female leaders can show us how to fight back.

Linda Robinson—an award-winning journalist and foreign policy expert—tells the powerful stories of the women on the frontlines of the battle between democracy and authoritarianism. Despite age-old obstacles and virulent new dangers, these remarkable leaders have strengthened their countries, expanded gender equality, and promoted policies that benefit all. Tsai Ing-wen crafted a strategy to defend Taiwan from Chinese aggression while advancing social reforms. Estonia’s Kaja Kallas and Moldova’s Maia Sandu fought Russian hybrid warfare by pursuing European integration. Balkan leaders Vjosa Osmani and Nataša Pirc Musar bolstered their democracies against Serbian and Russian destabilization. Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados became a global champion for climate justice, rising above sexist attacks to achieve international financial reforms. Robinson distills the hard-won lessons of these and other recent leaders—including New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, Finland’s Sanna Marin, and Sigrid Kaag of the Netherlands—providing a roadmap for countries facing existential threats. Timely and vivid, this book spotlights women’s leadership amid the global crisis of democracy.

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