This book, titled 'Authoritarianism: What We Need to Know' (السلطوية ما يجب أن نعرفه), translated by Hamza Amer from Erika Frantz's work, examines the nature and dynamics of authoritarian regimes. The book provides essential insights into understanding authoritarian systems and their impacts on societies. Key features: • Comprehensive analysis of authoritarian systems • Translated work by Erika Frantz • Academic perspective on political systems • Published by Arab Network for Research and Publishing • Explores fundamental concepts of authoritarianism • Accessible format for general readers The cover features a stylized chess piece design, symbolically representing power dynamics and strategic control in authoritarian systems. The book appears to be part of a broader academic series examining political systems and governance. The translation by Hamza Amer makes this important work accessible to Arabic-speaking readers interested in political science and contemporary governance studies.