Norway’s Problem with Anti-Semitism
Soon Jews will have no visible presence in the most prosperous nation on earth. No one is protecting them
Politics, Ideas and the Arts
Republicans Must Avoid Civil War
To win in 2016, the GOP must resolve the differences between the tea party and country club Republicans, and reach out more successfully to the ethnic vote
No-Go Areas on the Campaign Trail
There are vital areas of American public life that received next to no attention on the hustings of either side, for very persuasive — if entirely cynical — reasons
Canada’s Crusader for Conservatism
'What is the secret of Stephen Harper's success in a liberal society? Refusing to be bogged down by ideology and giving people what they want'
Can Romney Spring an October surprise?
The presidential debates are the Republican's last chance to seize the initiative from Barack Obama. A strong performance and the race could be back on overnight
Window Brothels Get the Red Light
The experiment is over. After 12 years of legalised prostitution organised crime in Amsterdam has risen, not fallen.
Romney Takes a Risk with Ryan
'Paul Ryan will thrash Joe Biden in debate and the Tea Party will enthusiastically endorse their poster boy but Romney's choice of running mate will attract few new voters'
Winning the Veepstakes
'Nothing could underline Romney's message on the centrality of the economy to this election better than the appointment of Rob Portman to his ticket'
The Wagner Family Soap Opera Rolls On
'The Wagner family has never let Bayreuth and the festival out if its grip — today it is still run by two of Richard's great-granddaughters'
Talking Tactics
'With a $15 trillion national debt continuing to grow, it's understandable if Obama prefers to shift the focus onto those social and personal areas where he regularly beats Romney'
From Art as Life to Blood and Soil
'While between 1895 and 1945 the German debate over how to be modern resulted in a global killing-field, a group of artists in Worpswede set down their visions for a 20th century
Time to Crunch the Numbers
'With only a couple of hundred fewer delegates than Romney, Santorum believes there's everything still to play for—especially in a race that has already had eight frontrunners'