Cutting through the fog of war
In an age of fake news, wartime leaders understand that they now have to fight against disinformation and conspiracies too.
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The Middle East on the brink
This is a perilous moment for the world. Western leaders must be clear-eyed about the potential scale of this conflict.
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A new age of volatility
Hamas’ recent brutal attack on Israel reconfirms that the post-Cold War era of Western triumphalism is over.
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A train line to nowhere
Rishi Sunak’s announcement that the northern leg of HS2 is to be cancelled combines farce with tragedy.
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The crisis of conservatism
Our guide to the 50 most influential people in conservative politics features free-marketeers alongside post-liberal thinkers.
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The progressive dilemma
The anxieties and insecurities of the present moment are a formidable challenge for the centre left – in Britain and…
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The return of the free-market right
A year on from her disastrous premiership, Liz Truss and her allies remain unwilling to confront economic truths.
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A state in disrepair
Crumbling schools exemplify an age of private affluence and public squalor.
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