The Power to Change explores five major historical transformations over the past two centuries and demonstrates the significance of internal leadership for social, political, and cultural change.The reader will discover that-while international pressure has often played a pivotal role in encouraging change-peaceful democratizations are historically not imposed from outside but are initiated and executed by leaders within the old system.The book examines in a fresh light the significance of internal leadership for social, political, and cultural change. It draws lessons from historical events pertinent to the current state of affairs in many parts of the world.Many Americans believe that we have a moral duty to help change the world for the better, but our well-intended efforts are often viewed by people in other parts of the world as meddling in their internal affairs. This book, written in easy and thought-provoking language, makes a valuable contribution to the discussion about our obligations and limitations for changing our world.