The traction gained by ultranationalist parties over the past decade may be a sign that an important consensus is breaking down.
Author: AMANDA TAUB
What Murder Mysteries Solve
The books offer the promise of an ending where all questions are answered and some sort of justice is done.
The meaning of the first I.C.J. ruling in the genocide case against Israel
And why alliances will determine what comes next.
Good News for Rich Uncles and Orphaned Heiresses.
A mystery-novel motive for murder may be too far in the past.
What Might Happen Next in the Genocide Case Against Israel
Exploring the role of the International Court of Justice in human rights.
When the season calls for merry murder mysteries
Agatha Christie spirits me away to fancy houses and glamorous island retreats.
What I’m reading: Historical memory edition
Finding escapism and insight in two novels and Masha Gessen’s new essay.
Britain’s dangerous game of constitutional hardball
In seeking to override the U.K.’s highest court, Rishi Sunak’s government is following other nations in a trend that can damage democracy, experts say.
Snob summer is dead. Long live mystery winter.
Settling in for a cozy season of whodunnits.
Paris, 1919: History’s Slingshot
What happened in early 20th century Europe still propels much of modern politics, including the conflict in Gaza and Israel.