How Martin Luther Changed the World
A profile of the Augustinian friar who five hundred years ago significantly altered the course of history, when at the age of thirty-three he initiated the eventual split in the Catholic Church.
Orbiting Jupiter: my week with Emmanuel Macron
A profile that looks beyond Emmanuel Macron’s charismatic personality and assesses his rise to power, performance in office, and future prospects.
Donald Trump After Hours
An interview with President Trump conducted over dinner and a tour at the White House that is full of revealing details and observations.
The Tinkerings of Robert Noyce
Tom Wolfe’s final piece for Esquire, written in 1983, and one of his most famous stories, looking at the mythical early days of Silicon Valley and the co-founder of Intel.
Dmitry Medvedev: the whipping boy for Russia’s discontented
A profile of Vladimir Putin’s political foil.
Putin’s Career Rooted in Russia’s KGB
Written in January 2000, this profile looks at the life and career of the then relatively unknown Vladimir Putin, who had been nominated as Acting President by Boris Yeltsin a month before.
The Radical Crusade of Mike Pence
A less than flattering profile of Vice President Pence, looking at his time as Governor of Indiana and his elevation to his present office. The article provides an insight into his political ideology, as well as bizarre anecdotes such as Pence calling his wife “Mother” at a dinner with state legislators.
What Happened to Myanmar’s Human-Rights Icon?
A look at Aung San Suu Kyi’s response to the Rohingya crisis.