The rejection of globalism - New Statesman
2 days ago · The arrogant economic prophecies of the late 1990s have turned to ashes. By Rajan Menon Does anyone remember the New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman’s bestseller, …
Russia’s black armada - New Statesman
2 days ago · The Patna was a local steamer as old as the hills and eaten up with rust worse than a condemned water-tank. She was owned by a Chinaman, chartered by an Arab, and …
The Great British cold snap - New Statesman
2 days ago · One of the first lies we tell our children in Britain is that the year can be divided into four distinct seasons. One of these, the picture books suggest, will feature blue skies with a …
Why the American right loathes modern Britain - New Statesman
1 day ago · Trump's attacks on Labour are a small part of a darker political nightmare. By Phil Tinline Editor’s note: This piece was originally published on 26 October 2024. It was …
Scotland must confront its stagnant politics - New Statesman
3 days ago · Tony Blair’s vision of a technologically innovative economy could save the ailing state. By Chris Deerin Scotland enters 2025 in conflicted spirits. It has decided that …
Why is Elon Musk tweeting about Britain’s grooming gangs?
3 days ago · Whatever the spark, Musk started 2025 by pouring petrol on the flames. He accused the Labour government of opposing an inquiry “because it will show that those in power were …
Has Facebook fallen behind Trump? - New Statesman
3 days ago · It was unlikely that a liberal, pro-European, Big Tech, patrician ex-politician would win over the Maga crowd. Mark Zuckerberg seems to agree: Nick Clegg’s time gallivanting …