The West
Is the West Bust?
‘Even in the midst of financial turmoil, the West still needs defending’
ONLINE ONLY: Marching to Candahar
Butcher and Bolt by David Loyn
Lords and Ladies of Byzantium
Ancient Greek culture, Roman law and Eastern Christianity all contributed to the longevity of the Byzantine Empire
Starbucks’ Islamic Brew
Starbucks is the symbol of American capitalism, but it’s principle product was first brought to the West by an Islamic empire
Is There a New Cold War with Russia?
Edward Lucas and Mary Dejevsky, both leading commentators on Russia and eastern Europe, discuss the Georgian crisis and its implications for the West
The Brexit crunch approaches
Thorny issues remain unresolved as the transition period comes to a close. Yet the hurdles to a deal are not insurmountable
Meritocracy makes a new ruling class
Innovation has often come from hard work by unlettered people. But young progressives now seem to treat education as a proxy for virtue
Some black lives matter more than others
Black Lives Matter misses the point—we should highlight the progress we have made, not split society and trap ourselves in victimhood