Wong examines the normative responsibilities of citizens in authoritarian states to address the
injustices perpetrated by their governments. He challenges prevailing assumptions in political
philosophy, arguing that certain citizens, by virtue of their agency and authorisation of their states, bear responsibilities to restore justice.

This book explores the relationship between authoritarian regimes and the citizens who
enable or endure them, offering a fresh perspective on questions of reparative justice, moral
agency, and accountability in contexts where state actors fail to meet their obligations.
Drawing from history, sociology, and international relations, it adopts a richly
interdisciplinary approach for understanding citizen liability in authoritarian states. Case
studies including, but not limited to Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Russia, bridge theory and lived experiences, illuminating the complex dynamics of justice in non-democratic contexts. Wong’s discussion of the General Authorisation View offers original insights that extend beyond authoritarian regimes, addressing broader implications of reparative justice in transitional democracies and hybrid regimes.

Posing critical questions about the evolving responsibilities of citizens in shaping just
societies, this is an indispensable resource for scholars and students of political philosophy,
international relations, and empirical political science as well as those interested in authoritarianism, reform in non-democratic contexts, and global justice.