Book review: Pravda Ha Ha
Why does Europe’s trauma keep resurfacing? Rory Maclean embarks on a journey to confront new lies and old terrors.
Politics & Conflict
Dismantling the Empire
Two new books – "Insurgent Empire" and "Hostile Environment" – take on Britain's national myths, confronting their racist legacy.
Maaza Mengiste’s “The Shadow King” is a modern-day Iliad
Writers with Ethiopian roots are addressing Italy's colonial past.
The Babri Masjid verdict was a dark day for India
Nearly 30 years after the destruction of the mosque by Hindu fanatics, the court judgment confirms fears for India’s future.
Forever Charlie?
Five years after the deadly attack on the Charlie Hebdo magazine, trials have begun. Is it still meaningful to say "Je Suis Charlie"?
Funding hate
The World Congress of Families is linking US funders to reactionary politics across Europe.
“Liberalism’s future now rests on a single question”
Q&A with William Davies, author of "This Is Not Normal: The Collapse of Liberal Britain".
Watching the watchmen
Amid Covid-19 curfews, the return of Turkey’s brutal auxiliary police force is striking fear into civilians
Fear and loathing in Hong Kong
As Beijing’s political dominance intensifies, so have tensions between ordinary citizens.
Russia’s forgotten pacifists
While support for the military surges, it's instructive to remember Russia’s pacifist history.