OPINION

Thoughts on a dreadful year.

— Some thoughts on US politics as we wind down 2021.

COMMENT

Trump-lite is flavour of the month.

— Can Trump-lite lead the Republican Party to a big win in the US 2022 midterms?

OPINION

A Democratic wake-up call.

— Some Democrats are giving those who oppose Joe Biden reasons to keep opposing him.

Analysis

How Germany is managing its coronavirus epidemic, and reacting with disdain to Trump’s policies.

— Germans are struggling like the rest of the world with the coronavirus. And while Germans have a strong safety net and medical system, one thing may fall victim to the virus: relations with the US.

Analysis

Pathological power: The danger of governments led by narcissists and psychopaths.

— The mind is a powerful thing – it can generate both symptoms of illness and symptoms of healing. Here’s what this could tell us about consciousness.