Epstein's social circle included elites from all institutions and the whole political spectrum. This points to a systematic problem at the heart of Western democracies.

The 1934 FIFA World Cup and the 1936 Olympic Games were used by Mussolini and Hitler to promote fascism. Will FIFA allow Trump to do the same in 2026?

What does Trump's double-disaster at Davos mean for the immediate future?

Trump's Norway letter may well prove to be his 'famous last words'. If not, this blog post could be mine!

There is more at stake in Greenland than Trump's blushes. European unity at this critical time can usher in an EU renaissance.

Trump is framing Jerome Powell in order to put a sycophantic stooge in his place as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. We should all worry.

Delcy the dictator and Donald the wannabe dictator are locked in a tug of war. The outcome may not be as obvious as it seems.

Trump wants you to believe Maduro was the reason he attacked Venezuela. Do not believe him.

There has been a significant shift in politics in Western democracies. Rather than help the vulnerable, we now victimise them. Why has this happened and where are we heading?

Redactions are a travesty, which allow politicians to get away with raping children. There is a better way.

Bolivia's altiplano is among the most beautiful places on earth. I just completed a road trip through the area.

Potosi's silver boom gave rise to the greatest pillage in history - and 7 million Indians paid the price.

The Bondi Beach murders were fuelled by confusion over Israel and jewishness. Sadly, Israel itself strongly encourages the confusion.

Cal Orcko in Bolivia is the largest dinosaur foot print site in the world. It is also waking Sucre up from a long slumber.

San Miguelito ranch in Bolivia is one of the most impressive nature destinations I have ever visited.

Life came from outer space. Today, we know this with even greater certainty. Religious explanations for life continue their retreat.

Restaurant Hostal de la Placa is a traditional Catalan restaurant of very high standard.

Welcome to the tyranny of stupid, where you fear men for whom you only ever felt disdain.

Anti-immigration policies are a distraction that enable our politicians to not deal with the real issues that matter to voters.

Drug smuggling and people-smuggling obey the same economic incentives. Governments have failed to stop both. What do we do now?