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Four books examine what went wrong as liberal idealism dissolved into blinkered nationalism
The intricate, complex ties of Jewishness with democracy and Israel are addressed in three challenging books
Daron Acemoglu and James A Robinson ask: how do we balance protections with liberty?
Here’s what to read to understand the evolving situation in the city right now
An insightful dissection of political leaders with high expectations
The Soviet-born writer warns of the ‘war against reality’ being waged by populist forces
Examining the flaws of the neoliberal model
A diligent account of the country’s recent travails — and its slow, painful route out of them
Four new books examine the leader’s hold over Russia through the lens of history
Protecting a world order on the brink of a fall
Gideon Rachman selects his mid-year reads
The author’s follow-up book on Trump’s second year is hilarious, scary and filled with a sense of impending doom
As the Tory leadership contest kicks off, the candidates need to reunite their party
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Thirty years on, the complexities of China today can still be viewed through Tiananmen Square
A look at Japan’s pivotal role and how articulating intentions is key to avoiding conflict
Two new books analyse the EU’s flawed governance structure and propose radical solutions
A clutch of books shine a light on the forces driving the resurgence of the left
EU citizens will soon elect a new European Parliament. Here’s what to read to understand the issues at stake
The author exposes a shameful chapter in the country’s democratic history
Democratic candidates are reflecting a generational indifference to foreign policy
Two books re-examine the role of poor statecraft and self-serving politicians in the run-up to the second world war
Two books explore what a UK government under the far-left Labour leader would be like
An account of life in a Turkish jail reveals the human dimension of life under the Turkish president’s rule
As elections loom, Ruchir Sharma’s rural expeditions are rich with anecdote and insight
