Francis Fukuyama on Populist Politics and Aspiration ↗
Front page leadFrancis Fukuyama discusses how aspiration drives populist politics, reflecting on Trump's era and his own experiences in London.
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The Observer
The Observer's front page features a mix of political commentary, cultural reviews, and scientific exploration. Top stories include an interview with Francis Fukuyama on populist politics, a review of Anne Carson's work, and a report on the UK's 'Iron Dome' defense plan. Other articles cover…
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Anne Carson: An Epic Nobel Winner ↗
Erica Wagner reviews Anne Carson's work, praising the Canadian poet as an epic Nobel laureate whose writing 'blew the doors off her mind'.
Tories Insist Military Experts Back 'Iron Dome' Defence Plan ↗
The Conservative party asserts that military experts have assisted in developing a UK 'Iron Dome' defense plan, emphasizing its serious intent.
Investors Bet on Quantum Computing Despite Viability Concerns ↗
Despite quantum computing not yet being viable, investors are pouring billions into the technology, anticipating future returns.
A Naturalist in the Age of Extinction ↗
In anticipation of the Cop17 biodiversity conference, Simon Barnes explores methods to protect the natural world and its creatures.
Forgotten Victims of the Windrush Scandal ↗
Seun Matiluko highlights the overlooked victims of the Windrush scandal, noting that the issue extends beyond the Caribbean community.
Tory Politics: Style Over Substance? ↗
Rachel Sylvester analyzes the current state of Conservative politics, questioning the effectiveness of their strategies.
Kemi Badenoch's Toxic Conservative Brand ↗
Andrew Rawnsley argues that Kemi Badenoch, despite being a conference favorite, represents a still-toxic brand for the Conservative party.
Is Your Dog Rightwing? Meet the Expert ↗
Lily Isaacs profiles a man who claims to be able to determine a dog's political leanings.
Spain's Snap Election: A Tragedy's Lesson ↗
This Sensemaker article explores the tragedy of Maricarmen Abascal and its potential to impact Pedro Sanchez.
Student Protests Edge French Permacrisis Towards Violence ↗
Student protests in France are intensifying the country's ongoing crisis with a violent edge.
Kemi Badenoch's 'Iron Dome' Plan: Poorly Explained, Serious Intent ↗
The Sensemaker analyzes Kemi Badenoch's 'Iron Dome' proposal, describing it as poorly explained but with serious underlying intentions.
Bolsonaro Comeback Linked to Short Memories ↗
Flavio Bolsonaro's election upset suggests that some Brazilians have short memories, leading to his resurgence.
Napoleon's Orangutan: A Tale of Manners and Paris ↗
Katherine Rundell's new collection explores the secret lives of animals, including Napoleon's orangutan, highlighting their unique characteristics.
The Social Reckoning: Tech Bros Under Scrutiny ↗
Wendy Ide reviews Aaron Sorkin's film 'The Social Reckoning,' which examines the insidious influence of tech giants.
Post-Apocalyptic Parsifal: Not for the Faint-Hearted ↗
Fiona Maddocks reviews a dark and enigmatic new staging of Wagner's opera 'Parsifal' at the Royal Opera House.
Eva Langret on Fixing Art History ↗
Frieze director Eva Langret discusses the ongoing efforts to reassess and fix art history and common misconceptions about art fairs.
Barbara Kingsolver's Music for Lovers ↗
Stephanie Merritt reviews Barbara Kingsolver's latest work, described as music for erstwhile lovers.
Edith Hall's Modern Medea ↗
Daisy Lynch reviews Edith Hall's work on Medea, presented as a thoroughly modern interpretation.
Michael Lewis on Resistance to Elon Musk's Doge ↗
Michael Lewis discusses the resistance encountered by Elon Musk regarding his Dogecoin activities.
David Kynaston's Less-Than-Swinging Sixties ↗
Anthony Quinn reviews David Kynaston's historical account of the 1960s, suggesting it was not as 'swinging' as commonly perceived.
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