Jimmy Carter’s century

Jimmy Carter is turning 100 years old and will be remembered as much for his common human decency out of office as his single term in the White House.

Better angels

President Abraham Lincoln appealed to the ‘better angels’ of America’s electorate to heal division and distrust and they are needed more than ever today.

Arvanitakis on American politics: The uncertainty of election night

The end of the Trump Presidency, if it comes, will be one of conflict, bitterness and resentment with little chance of an orderly handover or constructive transition. Whoever wins will be inheriting a deeply divided nation after the turmoil of recent events.