William J. Dobson is the co-editor of the Journal of Democracy and former Chief International Editor at NPR, author of “The Dictator’s Learning Curve: Inside the Global Battle for Democracy” where he delves into the struggle against authoritarian regimes. His writings were published in prestigious outlets like the New York Times and the Washington Post. Dobson holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a Master’s in East Asian Studies from Harvard University, graduating summa cum laude from Middlebury College.