Sharia law: a question of judgement
Those who argue sharia law poses a threat to British culture are wrong, but the challenge of ensuring equal rights remains.
Politics & Conflict
‘‘There is no such thing as the fall of the Roman Empire’’
A Q&A with Mary Beard.
Persecution of non-believers is on the rise worldwide
This year's annual Freedom of Thought report paints a bleak picture of jihadist violence and state repression.
South Asia’s age of intolerance
Attacks against secularists and religious minorities have deep historical roots.
Where next for capitalism?
Is the rise of technology strengthening capitalism or tearing it down? New books by Matt Ridley and Paul Mason take very different views.
“Don’t waste time on climate change deniers – put your energy into action”
An interview with author and environmentalist Tim Flannery
Who is to blame for the current chaos in the Middle East?
A Q&A with Jean-Pierre Filiu, whose new book examines the role of Arab dictators in encouraging jihadism.
Is there a future for humanitarian intervention?
The principle has been greatly tarnished in recent years. In an unstable world, does it have a future?
Modi’s soft war on secularism
India's government panders to the Hindu majority. This can seem silly, but scratch a little and it reveals an ugly religious agenda.
Immigration, free speech, feminism: the New Humanist democracy reading list
As the dust settles from the 2015 election, here is a collection of recent essays and interviews on democracy and rights.