Andrew Mueller
How top politicians dress for winter: Parkas, tradition and power statements
Political leaders’ choice of winter wear can signal their priorities and reveal something of their world views. We take a look at five leaders, from Alexander Stubb to Kim Jong-un.
‘Empathy is nothing without action.’ Jacinda Ardern on compassionate leadership and radicalisation reform
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern discusses what it takes to run a country, from reforming firearms laws in the wake of the 2019 attack on Christchurch to leading with kindness and empathy.
Why the Epstein files could spell the beginning of the end for Maga and Trump
The release of the Epstein files might not be the end for Trump or even the beginning of the end but, just maybe, the end of the beginning.
It’s high time to hoist new standards for flag-bearing as expressions of unity, not division
Flags are open to many meanings – let’s not allow small-minded flappers to get in the way.
How Dick Cheney made vice-presidency dangerous
Dick Cheney turned a seemingly insignificant job into the most powerful office in the world, secretly driving controversial tactics and helping to lead the US ‘war on terror’.
What Macron’s Dior habit says about the politics of the presentation and the smell of success
Can a person’s use of perfumes be an attribute of dominance? Reports say that the French president certainly thinks so.
Threads of power: How global leaders’ style shapes their influence
What world leaders wear – and how they project power, prestige or playfulness – matters. Who said that style doesn’t make the world go round, command armies or inspire faith?
US mayors have a chance to keep the White House at bay – but they must be more vocal
The eternal internal conflict of the US is often delineated as between the federal government and the states. “States’ rights” regularly serve as a battle cry for the kind of conservatives – including, up…
