Suicide Bomber
The suicide bomber and me
A trip to Afghanistan to report on the destruction of the opium crop almost resulted in death
“Trope” is not a synonym of “lie”
You cannot dismiss an argument by calling it a trope
In defence of Michael Foran
Do not confuse the intensity of trolls for righteousness
Perfect victims and a tale of two films
Don’t idealise victims — listen to them
Crossing the public health Rubicon
Are there any limits to statist safetyism?
In praise of Elon Musk
He deserves respect for his defence of free expression online
Why I, as a mother…
Being a mother can change our perspectives and priorities
Borientalism
Madama Butterfly, Opera Ballet Flanders, Antwerp
Why Trump triumphed
The Democrats had too many self-inflicted disadvantages to overcome
Vorsprung durch Technik R.I.P.
The vaunted German model really is kaput — bust
Humble pie?
Ric Holden is painfully aware that he is only just Holden on to his seat
Don’t Cry for Me, Diego Garcia
A small island is in trouble, foreigners are probably up to no good, and the Tories are yomping to the rescue
