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The article discusses the political leadership, economics and foreign policy of countries in 2009. It is noted that the issue on hierarchical, heroic leadership is a political disease and the increase in inequality in the U.S. and Great Britain which is a relationship existing between class and inner world is repeatedly charted. It also explores how the inner world functions when it comes to economics and mentions the Islamic ideas of and rules for economic activity.

Discusses the concept of religious fundamentalism in several psychological aspects. Sexuality; Sacrifice; Morality; Aggression.

Explores the ways in which people's political beliefs, commitments and actions have evolved within them. Need for a language to explore the politician within each being; Awareness of a political selfhood; Public focus on the psychology of politicians.

Discusses how the locus of political activity has shifted away from politicians and Washington D.C., to groups and people seeking a resacralization of politics. Difference between political energy and political power; Role for psychology and psychotherapy in a transformed politics.

Emphasizes the need to remodel the psychological approach to politics. Islamic approach to conflict and diversity; Significance of psychotherapy to altering ideas about politics; Reason behind the predicted increase in the incidence of depression in the U.S. following the presidential election in November 2004.

The author reflects on the difficulty in achieving meaningful dialogue between Israelis, Arabs and Palestinians in the Middle East. He notes that Palestinians and Israelis are genuinely fascinated with each other. He cites some of the obstacles to dialogue including a lack of places in which to talk and the presence of political moralism during debates. He mentions the tendency of peacemakers to focus on the manifest content of political positions in the Middle East instead of the way such positions are expressed.