Bertrand Russell’s lofty pacifism
He spent a lifetime opposing war – but how well does the legacy of our most famous peace activist stand up to scrutiny? By Jonathan Rée
Politics & Conflict
Why is Kenya beset by terrorist violence?
A Q&A with David Anderson, professor of African history at Warwick University.
Should companies have the right to religious freedom?
The US Supreme Court has upheld the right of a corporation to refuse to pay for contraception as part of healthcare plans. Campaigners fear the ruling could open the door…
Could the law over-protect our children?
The government's "Cinderella" bill would criminalise emotional abuse. For critics it is a sign that state intervention in parenting is going too far. Alex Stevenson reports
Hearts and minds
After more than a decade of conflict overseas, the British military is held in higher regard than ever at home. How was it done? asks Vron Ware
How Britain First aims to polarise communities
A new report shows how the far-right group, which has taken over the EDL's anti-Muslim activism, emphasises extreme Christian identity politics
9 things we learned this week
From Christian decline to deep space travel, and emotional prawns to Twitter activism, these are the subjects we've been talking about over the last seven days
How did militants seize control of Iraq’s second biggest city?
Sectarian divisions provide the space for militancy to flourish.
Is there room in Britishness for cultural difference?
Watch our editor Daniel Trilling in a panel discussion on multiculturalism, as part of the Welsh National Opera's Faith season
Divide and rule: Egypt under General Sisi
With the Muslim Brotherhood shattered and secular democrats sidelined, Egypt’s military-backed regime is consolidating control. Rachel Aspden reports from Cairo.