Nimko Ali
Perils of a cause célèbre
A patronising and draconian response to female genital mutilation risks victimising women who have already been abused
Hollowed-out Humanities
The tyranny of DEI, the canard of “decolonisation” and the rise of the bureaucrats
How the Ukraine delusion may end
Biden might entertain peace to cut his losses and boost his election chances
A right to protest?
The right to dissent is often at odds with the will of the mob
Britain’s first postmodern election
What Galloway’s victory really tells us about Britain
How to win at Chopin
Giving marks to people playing Chopin is no different from deciding on medals in gymnastics
Parents are being hypocritical about smartphones
Yes, kids use their phones too much, but what about adults?
It’s the only one for me, nicotine
Once again, public health fanaticism is being prioritised over simple pleasures
What became of Tchaikovsky?
Tchaikovsky: 5th symphony etc (ICA Classics)
When classicists attack classics
Sanskrit isn’t the only ancient language to be affected by academic imperialism
All small talk
Dwarf uprisings, Daleks and disreputable handymen
Time for realpolitik in Israel
Britain’s foreign policy in the Middle East should put British interests first
