Mark Pierce
Biography
Publications
Mark Pierce was a diplomat and is now a writer who has spent years living in France and Germany.
The patriot’s virtue in bringing the world back home
Whether gauging global attitudes or assessing international interests, it pays to think first of home.
Shots around the world: The influence of assassins on international affairs
Leaders are always going to be hard to protect, especially if demonstrating a common touch means touching commoners.
Shakespeare as life coach
Two new books examine how the Bard’s wit and wisdom can serve as guides for modern day policy and prophecy.
Eyes on India
The burdens of history should not be confused with sentimentalism in forging a modern relationship.
How to broaden the political gene pool
With the United Kingdom headed for the polls, Alastair Campbell has a few suggestions on what makes a good leader.
The month the world changed
New research brings a valuable insight into the role of people not usually seen or heard in stories of war.
A bread index to measure revolt
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.
Noble Rushdie will not be silenced
Physically, Rushdie will never be the same after his attack. But as a writer, he is back.
Life on Earth: From beginning to end
A new take on the history of the world starts 3.8 billion years ago and offers conclusions about our future.
