Michael Binyon revisits Cold War brinksmanship
Fire-and-brimstone evangelists are usually associated with the US. But turn to the BBC at the weekend and you’ll see they’re enjoying a revival on these shores, says Francis Beckett
After a year of revolts in the Arab world, is the region reaping the rewards of freedom? Paul Sims talks to veteran Middle East watcher Fuad Nahdi
A growing number of activists are calling for science to play a larger role in policy. But will it work? Richard Wilson asks the experts
As the US enters primary season ahead of the 2012 elections, Abby Ohlheiser assesses the chances of the “God and Guns” Republicans hoping to challenge Obama in November
Can orgasms change the world? Sally Feldman revisits the politics of the climax
Legislation aimed at football chants will not tackle Scotland's sectarian violence, argues Padraig Reidy
Al-Qaeda leaders are increasingly in favour of using women in terrorist attacks, reports Mia Bloom
While serving in Afghanistan, Petty Officer Chris Holden has attended numerous memorials to honour the dead. This is what they look like to an atheist
Did the Met’s anti-terrorism unit end up in bed with Muslim extremism? Paul Sims meets Robert Lambert, the ex-Special Branch man fighting accusations of collusion