Christopher Akers
Christopher Akers is a writer in the Investors Chronicle team at the Financial Times.
The genius of David Jones
The work of the great modernist poet remains as relevant as it has ever been
The ongoing reality of Russian imperialism
People rationalising Russian military intervention are betraying their ignorance of Russian history
A great conductor leaves the stage
No conductor from China or Japan ever commanded world orchestras before Seiji Ozawa, and none has since matched his impact
The campaign against National Conservatism is a disgrace
A peaceful conference is facing state and activist intimidation
An unconvincing case against the UNRWA
It should take more evidence to strip the Palestinians of essential support
Taking Pride
If sexual orientation is not a choice and therefore nothing to be ashamed of, then it can be nothing to be proud of either
Who’s ready for the Equality Levy?
Birmingham’s bankruptcy is a portrait of Britain’s future
Must we keep failing universities alive?
History is full of institutions which could not justify their own existence
Why do we mourn the unborn?
Our attitudes towards children in the womb are hopelessly confused
Exhibiting military history
Four new exhibitions offer vivid insights into different experiences of war
Less than an animal?
It is surely wrong that animal foetuses enjoy more protection under the law than human ones