Nick Bryant

The Forever War tells the story of how America's political polarisation is 250 years in the making, and argues that the roots of its modern-day malaise are to be found in its troubled past. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the American experiment is failing. Division, mistrust and misinformation are now its defining characteristics. The...

A forensic look at the Lucky Country, from the inside and outside. Never before has Australia enjoyed such economic, commercial, diplomatic and cultural clout. Its recession-proof economy is the envy of the world. It's the planet's great lifestyle superpower. Its artistic exports win unprecedented acclaim. But never before has its politics been so brutal, narrow and facile, as well as...

When America Stopped Being Great by Nick Bryant delves deep into the complex interplay of political, economic, cultural, and technological elements that have led to America's perceived decline, setting the stage for Donald Trump's unexpected ascent to the presidency. Bryant, a seasoned BBC correspondent with decades of experience covering Washington, provides a highly personal and insightful account of how the...

Uncover the truth behind the Watergate scandal and the lies that shaped history. A delusion is a strong belief despite evidence to the contrary. The Watergate delusion, embraced by millions, is that Bob Woodward and the left confronted the malevolent Nixon administration and saved democracy. But the actual evidence demonstrates that Watergate was not a shining example of democracy, and...

A chilling expose of corporate corruption and government cover-ups, this account of a nationwide child-trafficking and pedophilia ring in the United States tells a sordid tale of corruption in high places. The scandal originally surfaced during an investigation into Omaha, Nebraska's failed Franklin Federal Credit Union that went beyond the Midwest, ultimately reaching Washington, DC. Implicating businessmen, senators, major media...