The What and the How
Timothy Hyman's book on 20th century figurative painting, The World New Made
Politics, Ideas and the Arts
Trump Is No Loser, But Government Will Be Harder
The new President will face huge problems, though he may be the cure rather than a symptom. It is hard to be optimistic about his chances
Trump’s Appeal Is More Roosevelt Than Reagan
The new President was elected by voters who feel that he is on their side. They are probably right: he will put America back to work
The Trump Presidency: A Worst-Case Scenario
The Oxford professor who correctly predicted the end of the Soviet Union now offers his prognosis of America for the next four years
Reagan, Trump and America
Paul Johnson, the historian and journalist, talks to his grandson Tycho Johnson about his memories of Ronald Reagan and his hopes for Donald Trump
We Cannot Take Liberal Democracy For Granted
Too many in the West have assumed that the spread of democratic government is inevitable. Can we cope with the authoritarian threat?
No Need To Fear Russia. The Bear Is Broke
For all Vladimir Putin’s military adventures, the Russian economy is now shrinking — far too small to pose a real threat to the West
Who Will Do Justice To Our Judiciary?
Since Tony Blair all but abolished the position of Lord Chancellor in 2005, English judges have been without the champion they need
Trust Westminster On Brexit: It’s All We’ve Got
The anti-politics of Nigel Farage contributed to the referendum result, but it won’t help Theresa May take on Brussels successfully
Back to the “Future Of Socialism”, Mr Corbyn?
Tony Crosland’s social democratic manifesto is still worth reading. But its author is notorious for his crusade against grammar schools Little Jeremy and his Struggle against the Moderates is the latest episode
Would The Little Lady Like A Wee Dram?
Whisky firms have long promoted their liquor as strictly for men, but a new generation of women has embraced the water of life
Pinned Down At Last: The Dean Of English Satirists
John Stubbs's biography defends Jonathan Swift from charges of irreverence and misanthropy, and evokes the roughness of his times