Mark Pierce
Biography
Publications
Mark Pierce was a diplomat and is now a writer who has spent years living in France and Germany.
Tips for new world leaders: Keep it real, and keep it local
Those in the statecraft caper could do worse than to fake it until they make it.
The language of respect in world politics
A former diplomat muses on the vagaries of foreign policy dialogue … and the importance of the subjunctive mood.
Out of the way, USA
Focus on the United States might well reduce our bandwidth for what is going on in other regions.
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.
