Time to proclaim the greatness of Herman Wouk, once feted for the sweep of his historical novels

Both US parties are seeking to be tough on Beijing — but at what cost?

Seventy-five years ago this month, peace finally came to a destroyed Europe

The NHS is immune to criticism because its deficiencies are seen as departures from its essential goodness

How the pandemic exposed some leaders’ bluster and might yet undermine authoritarian regimes

The country of understatement and the stiff upper lip responds well in a crisis

Oliver Letwin compares and contrasts two conservative philosophers, the late Roger Scruton and Michael Oakeshott

Syria’s civil war is the latest grisly chapter in more than a millennium of conflict

A vigorous debate is under way about the future of the American right — and it is a mistake to question its survival

How a stiff, gangly, middle-aged Englishman fell for the seductive rhythms of Cuba