The making of Donald Trump
In his new book, Gerald Seib asks whether the turn towards nationalism and populism in the US is permanent
Decline of the sclerotic West
Richard Reinsch reviews The Decadent Society, by Ross Douthat
Why populism is popular
Richard Reinsch reviews The New Class War By Michael Lind
In defence of the US nation
Richard Reinsch reviews The Case for Nationalism by Rich Lowry
The final humiliation
What happens if the Taliban gets it right?
It’s not Rooney, it’s you
When identity is the primary means of engagement with art, criticism is reduced to mud-slinging
High art
Serenhedd James heads to Burlington House for the RA’s summer show
Is Nadine Dorries the best we have?
Love or loathe her, she’s never pretended to be anything other than a populist
Letter from Washington: Biden’s big truths and little lies
The president’s self-styled straight talking is less honest than it seems
Impossible things before breakfast
At the V&A the lines between madness and sanity are blurred
Raging irritants
Knowing Rage Against the Machine are political doesn’t overcome my determination to enjoy them anyway
Freaky Friday
Tories and Labour become each other
A fully-packed bookcase
Three books that each offer a traditional holiday-reading pleasure
Self-made demoniacs
Beware of pointing the finger, even at the devil