A global guide to state sponsored trolling
A sobering examination of the extraordinary array of online trolling techniques conceived, promoted and deployed by states around the world to silence dissent.
The Quiet American
Paul Manafort is Donald TrumpÕs campaign chairman. This profile delves into his unusual client roster.
Can Jim Mattis Hold the Line in Trump’s “War Cabinet”?
A profile of James Mattis, the US Defence Secretary, and the last remaining core member of the so-called “Committee to save America”, after the recent dismissals of H.R McMaster and Rex Tillerson.
Front Runner
A concerning profile of Marine Le Pen, the leader of France’s far right National Front, a party that received 6.8 million votes in recent regional elections, whilst continuing to espouse extreme policies.
Fractured Lands: How the Arab World Came Apart
This extraordinary piece, spanning the Iraq War right up to the present day, takes up an entire issue of New York Times magazine and is the result of 18 months of reporting.
This Is How Steve Bannon Sees The Entire World
The transcript from a Steve Bannon lecture, delivered to the Vatican in 2014.
Orbiting Jupiter: my week with Emmanuel Macron
A profile that looks beyond Emmanuel Macron’s charismatic personality and assesses his rise to power, performance in office, and future prospects.
Bill’s Big Moment
An insight into the odd existence of former presidents, viewed through the prism of Bill Clinton’s current role in Hillary’s campaign and his potential part in any future administration.
The once and future president?
One from the archive of our erstwhile Chancellor George Osborne’s journalistic career. This 2003 piece cuts many ways – reviewing a prominent Clinton advisor’s biography of his former boss, analysis of Bill’s presidency, considering Hillary’s then-future career, as well as providing some insights into Osborne’s view of what makes a successful politician.