The series needs more Rand. He's like a black hole.. the only way we know he's really there is by seeing his actions reflected on by other characters, and their reactions to his presence.

But, really, one or two chapters of Rand per book is not enough. And I think the entourage following him around is more interesting than, say, Mat's or Perrin's. OR ELAYNE'S!

Rand should not be in a position of leadership of nations. He doesn't like it, and it doesn't suit her personality. And I think if he survives TG, he won't be. He doesn't like the deceit and back-stabbing.

Right now, he a boulder rolling toward TG, and he wants all of Randland to be united behind him. And he only know how to FORCE them to unite (and he may have a point) so he is fairly "ruthless" as he gathers everyone together.

Guy's been under a lot of stress though. Those crazy women hanging on him, all the physical problems he's having to deal with. He just wants everyone to survive TG, but people just get in his way the whole time.