← Contributors Mark Pierce Mark Pierce was a diplomat and is now a writer who has spent years living in France and Germany. Articles by Mark Pierce (28) Mark Pierce 18 Dec 2024 What makes a remarkable political oration? A confessed speech snob explores the complex anatomy of the perfect address. Mark Pierce 3 Dec 2024 What should world leaders read? Unlike polls and social media, the classics teach humility. Mark Pierce 5 Nov 2024 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. Mark Pierce 22 Oct 2024 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. Mark Pierce 23 Sep 2024 Out of the way, USA Focus on the United States might well reduce our bandwidth for what is going on in other regions. Mark Pierce 2 Sep 2024 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. Mark Pierce 2 Aug 2024 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. Mark Pierce 24 Jul 2024 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. Mark Pierce 4 Jul 2024 Eyes on India The burdens of history should not be confused with sentimentalism in forging a modern relationship. Load More
Mark Pierce 18 Dec 2024 What makes a remarkable political oration? A confessed speech snob explores the complex anatomy of the perfect address.
Mark Pierce 3 Dec 2024 What should world leaders read? Unlike polls and social media, the classics teach humility.
Mark Pierce 5 Nov 2024 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.
Mark Pierce 22 Oct 2024 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.
Mark Pierce 23 Sep 2024 Out of the way, USA Focus on the United States might well reduce our bandwidth for what is going on in other regions.
Mark Pierce 2 Sep 2024 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.
Mark Pierce 2 Aug 2024 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.
Mark Pierce 24 Jul 2024 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.
Mark Pierce 4 Jul 2024 Eyes on India The burdens of history should not be confused with sentimentalism in forging a modern relationship.