A collection of 551 posts
Identity politics redirects radical energy away from the elites who promote it—a point illustrated by the 2022 Socialism Conference with rare clarity.
China’s security apparatus may not be able to see into the minds of the people, but it can make their lives a misery in the attempt.
Quillette readers Joe Benning and Charles N.W. Keckler give their responses.
The field is mired in risible theory and impenetrable jargon, and increasingly divorced from concern with the welfare of children.
Those who repress inconvenient facts or produce fictitious evidence to nourish a politically convenient story are simply not historians.
Vapid bromides about peace and negotiation are no substitute for policy and a frank acknowledgement of Russia’s responsibility for the conflict.
Farewell to the charm and sleaze of Boris Johnson.
Editor's note: With another presidential run by Trump in the offing, we asked two writers to reflect on the costs and benefits of populism. If you would like to contribute to this discussion, please send a response of ~800 words to [email protected]. I. For a prudent
Gorbachev’s legacy is partly to blame for the tyranny into which Russia has since slumped.
America’s homeless problem is the product of good intentions and apathy. A new approach is needed.
An Estonian’s changing relationship with Russia.
We need to consider ways to reverse or at least slow rapid depopulation
Reflections on Polish resistance.
A new book by Orlando Figes explores the role of Russian history in the Ukranian war.
Amnesty International, Ukraine, and the Illusion of NGO Fact-Finding Expertise.