Beware the Obama Machine
When I drew attention to the two-faced tactics of the Democratic candidate over Iraq, his ‘militants’ turned nasty
Politics, Ideas and the Arts
All at Sea Over Pirates
Piracy on the high seas, especially near failed and unstable Muslim states, is becoming an international security headache
New York: Diary
‘New York feels much calmer than London about the financial crisis. It’s not clear if this attitude is a product of resignation or sheer denial, schadenfreude against wealthy financiers, or perhaps a
Ditch the New Maths for Good Old Euclid
Every pupil should have the chance to learn from the neglected father of geometry
Is Capitalism Morally Bankrupt?
Samuel Brittan and Edward Hadas, both distinguished economic commentators, discuss where to place the blame for the current global crisis with Standpoint editor Daniel Johnson
Lords and Ladies of Byzantium
Ancient Greek culture, Roman law and Eastern Christianity all contributed to the longevity of the Byzantine Empire
Drama Behind the Scenes
A Strange Eventful History by Michael Holroyd
Ditch the Life Jackets
If the absurd theatre of aviation safety could do without its props, air travel would be much less expensive
A Tory Vision for Europe
Suddenly, the Conservatives are in tune with voters across the continent - and can lead the way to a more democratic EU
An Array of Ageless Visages
The faces on show at the National Gallery and the Queen's Gallery are of their times, yet timeless
Can Civilisation Last Forever?
We are all doomed, or so we are told - but it may not be true
Caucasus: Diary, August-September, 2008
‘It was days after the ceasefire had been signed and the facts on the ground went square against what President Nicolas Sarkozy of France had intended’