With the world as it is, strong leadership is easier said than done
To a posh Knightsbridge hotel last night, and the launch of the Harvard Business Review in London, which they chose to celebrate with a discussion between me and BT chairman Sir Michael Rake. Nice guy... Continue21 September 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Strauss-Kahn’s arrest re ‘sexual attack’ makes French elections even more complicated
Last month I posted a piece on the French presidential elections, predicting that they were about as tough to call as they come. I reflected on the fact that so many supporters of the Parti Socialiste... Continue15 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
French Presidential election about as tough to call as they come
Just back from a couple of interesting days in Paris, speaking to politicians, strategists, analysts, Terra Nova thinktankers, journalists and bloggers about the 2012 Presidential elections. I met a ... Continue27 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
In Berlin: on football fever and Cleggmania RIP
Breakfast in London, lunch in Berlin, so a chance to read the Fussball-mood now that England and Germany are drawn together in the last 16 of the World Cup. On yesterday's outings, you would have to ... Continue24 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Sarko at risk of riling Obama and GB. Cameron on conkers
A couple of weeks ago, a French magazine asked me to write a piece about the relationship between Presidents Obama and Sarkozy. We might like to think that politics and diplomacy is all about issues,... Continue1 December 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Why authenticity is the key to comms, and why Merkel will win
Here is an article I wrote which appeared in Le Figaro yesterday, on the importance of authenticity in communications. Barring a major surprise, Angela Merkel will be re-elected Chancellor of G... Continue22 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Memo to Sarko – allez vite a Londres
First the good news from London - it looks like All In The Mind might be made into a film. So if you didn't get the hardback, get out and buy the newly released paperback now to see why Hollywood (oh ... Continue1 April 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
20 March 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.