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A guide to wielding power from the ultimate insider, Tony Blair’s former chief of staff, Jonathan Powell. He wants to restore the reputation of the controversial Renaissance thinker Niccolo Machiavelli – and argues that twenty first century politics has much to learn from the Florentine philosopher. Nigerian-American cancer pioneer Funmi Olopade takes a controversial look at race to determine how to best help a woman tackle breast cancer. And drawing upon her country’s rich tradition of powerful revolt, award winning Haitian novelist Edwidge Danticat. The 21st century prince is both pragmatic and idealistic in directing her people tormented by earthquakes and breast cancer. Illustration by Emily Kasriel.
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