Victor Sebestyen
Victor Sebestyen is an historian of Eastern Europe, Russia and Communism. He tweets at @Victorsebby
When nationalism was woke
After the events of 1848, Europe was never the same again
Puncturing Putin’s dangerous myths
Everyone reveres WWII myths — but the cult of the Great Patriotic War defines modern Russia
They call it Poppy love
Poppy is, simply, a dog who knows what she wants
The 300 Years’ War
How conflict over land ownership shaped conflict over Ireland
The mixed legacy of #MeToo
There is a difference between confronting male behaviour and recreational man-hating
America will be fine
The American system is far more resilient than it looks
Should you really admit to regretting having kids?
Lamenting parenthood creates a psychological trap
Three decades of broken promises on immigration
Time and time again, Labour and the Conservatives have failed to deliver on their pledges
(DTB) Don’t Trust Boris
The former prime minister is up to his old tricks
Don’t idolise Roger Scruton
Our reverence for the late thinker must not limit our imaginations
The student politics of Clive Lewis
All he sees are good guys and bad guys
Light in the darkness
In conversation with Nigel Biggar about his career and the work of the Pharos Foundation
Don’t trust the Runnymede Trust
The law is too indulgent of political charities