Andrew Mueller
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…
Author Thomas Chatterton Williams on the backfiring of identity politics and the unravelling of America
In his latest release, Williams warns readers against the risks of identity-centred movements led by both the right and left. We speak to him about his book and how to address a fractured democracy.
Bad news for Russian submarines: Starmer is a savvy salesman
The agreement under which the UK will supply Norway with at least five warships over the coming decade gives every appearance of being a win-win outcome. Type 26 frigates will significantly reinforce the ability…
How Bic has kept the ball rolling for 75 years – and what it has planned for the future
No one ever really owns a Bic pen, but it’s a business going from strength to strength. We meet its CEO, Gonzalve Bich, as he prepares to hand over control.
