Nick Bryant
Nick Bryant is a former BBC correspondent and the author of The Rise and Fall of Australia: How a Great Nation Lost Its Way.
‘An overnight success 20 years in the making’: The rise of Kamala Harris
The transformation of attitudes towards the presidential hopeful has been rapid and profound. Was she underestimated – or has she changed?
- by Nick Bryant
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Opinion
Political leadership
Not even Bob Hawke could escape this new incumbency trap
Era-defining political leaders are no more. We’ve ended up with a pernicious paradox: populism is killing off the popular politician.
- by Nick Bryant
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Normally, ‘veep’ debates don’t really matter. This time it does
American politics will have another split-screen moment this week as Tim Walz debates J.D. Vance in the vice-presidential debate.
- by Nick Bryant
Opinion
US Votes 2024
If Trump loses, will this American carnage end? Don’t count on it
There’s evidence of a rational majority in America, but the voices of moderation are drowned out: not so much a silent majority as an unheard majority.
- by Nick Bryant
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Kamala played all the Trump cards, but one of them was risky
By emphasising race – something she has so far downplayed, as Obama did in 2008 – Kamala Harris runs the risk of playing into her opponent’s hands.
- by Nick Bryant
Opinion
US Votes 2024
When I met Donald Trump 10 years ago, he wasn’t crazy – he was charming
No amount of sanewashing can obscure the fact that the elevators in Trump Tower no longer appear to go to the top floor.
- by Nick Bryant
Defending our democracy: How a cranky uncle, Swedish inspo and ‘pre-bunking’ help out
Our home-grown election system is the envy of the Western world. Will it be enough to inoculate us from AI, fake news and other threats to our way of life?
- by Nick Bryant
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Hillary Clinton couldn’t shatter the glass ceiling. Here’s why Kamala Harris just might
Is America ready for a Madam President? Is Kamala Harris better placed than Hillary Clinton to get there? The answer to both – with caveats – is yes.
- by Nick Bryant
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Why Tim Walz would be the perfect coach for Team Albo
It’s taken Kamala Harris and her running mate just three weeks to achieve the clear messaging that has eluded the Albanese government for three years.
- by Nick Bryant
Opinion
Political unrest
The spirit of the London Games has gone up in flames. Brace for Paris to torch the legacy
As we saw in London and Sydney, the celebratory multicultural and liberal triumphs of the Games are quickly followed by illiberal kickbacks.
- by Nick Bryant
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Kamala Harris’ superpower is bringing out the worst in Trump
Daring to question Kamala Harris’ black identity, Donald Trump is becoming more Trumpian – and playing into Democrats’ hands.
- by Nick Bryant
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