Mark Pierce

Whether gauging global attitudes or assessing international interests, it pays to think first of home.

Leaders are always going to be hard to protect, especially if demonstrating a common touch means touching commoners.

Two new books examine how the Bard’s wit and wisdom can serve as guides for modern day policy and prophecy.

The burdens of history should not be confused with sentimentalism in forging a modern relationship.

With the United Kingdom headed for the polls, Alastair Campbell has a few suggestions on what makes a good leader.

New research brings a valuable insight into the role of people not usually seen or heard in stories of war.

Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.

Physically, Rushdie will never be the same after his attack. But as a writer, he is back.

A new take on the history of the world starts 3.8 billion years ago and offers conclusions about our future.