An American in search of the English national character
Daniel Pipes’s quest to understand the English national character leaves him none the wiser
The fatal fear of being accused of racism
The fear of being branded a racist raises questions about the West’s ability to protect itself from islamist attacks
Who regulates the regulators?
Now in power, Vote Leave politicians have forgotten about the Electoral Commission
Ooops!… Dave did it again
I’m shocked, shocked to find that lobbying is going on in here! adds Boris
Fantasy of the magic money tree
Central banks will come under increased pressure to “do good” by politicians
Is grammar elitist?
The soft bigotry of low expectations
Trouble in vaccine valley
Von der Leyen’s Covid nationalism could do real damage to the EU’s vaccine hub
Realism and realities
What theory of geopolitics does the Integrated Review serve?
Alexei Stanchinsky: Piano works (Ondine)
Stanchinsky occupies a tonal territory midway between Rachmaninov and Scriabin; an amalgam of suppurating misery and crackpot visionary
Inscrutable Wagner
Roger Scruton’s appreciation of Richard Wagner will remain an important and inexhaustible part of his legacy
Why musicals are Britain’s elite artform
Musical theatre is one of Britain’s most prized assets; we must protect this unique part of our culture and economy at all costs
Dr. WHO’s new assistant
The WHO is increasingly interested in Melinda’s view of the world