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In France the month of July once featured a double bill of celebrations: for decades following WWII, the French commemorated American Independence day (July 4) ahead of Bastille day (July 14). But the common ground in civic festivities and national identity building between the two countries doesn’t stop there. ungvar / Shutterstock

From the Fourth of July to Bastille Day: How France and America reinvent their nations through ritual

Two revolutions, two republics and the enduring power of national myths and civic festivities come to the fore in July as France and the US both celebrate national holidays.
UK prime minister Keir Starmer’s charisma rating is widely regarded as falling far below that of his potential replacement, Andy Burnham. Yui Mok/PA Images/Alamy

Why are we so obsessed with charismatic leaders?

Of all the characteristics we might prize in a leader – competence, integrity, careful judgment, ethical courage – why do people rate charisma so highly?

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