The Devil’s Henchmen
A story looking at what happens to the Islamic State fighters of Iraq in defeat, and in death.
Regrets? Chris Christie has a few
An exit interview with a politician who has had a fascinating arc – a popular and successful first term and an increasing national profile leading into scandal, crash and burn. The piece offers genuine insight into the psyche of a political operator.
Has Anyone Seen the President?
The Moneyball and Liar’s Poker author Michael Lewis goes to Washington to ask a question, and ends up watching the State of the Union at Steve Bannon’s house.
The Astonishing Tale of the Man Mueller Calls “Person A”
Straight from the pages of a Cold War thriller, this is the story of Konstantin Kilimnik, the long time right-hand man to Paul Manafort, Donald Trump’s former campaign Chairman. Kilimnik is now believed to have been an asset of Russian intelligence for a significant portion of his career as a consultant to a range of figures in international politics and business. Robert Mueller’s enquiry charged him on June 8th with two charges relating to obstruction of justice. For more on his former boss Manafort, see these from previous Journal editions (bit.ly/atlantic-manafort & bit.ly/slate-manafort).
Federalist 10
James Madison, 4th President of the United States, wrote this essay on how to mitigate the “mischiefs of faction” in government in 1787. He noted the need to find balance – “In the first place, it is to be remarked that, however small the republic may be, the representatives must be raised to a certain number, in order to guard against the cabals of a few; and that, however large it may be, they must be limited to a certain number, in order to guard against the confusion of a multitude.” http://www.bit.ly/yale-madison
The Radical Crusade of Mike Pence
A less than flattering profile of Vice President Pence, looking at his time as Governor of Indiana and his elevation to his present office. The article provides an insight into his political ideology, as well as bizarre anecdotes such as Pence calling his wife “Mother” at a dinner with state legislators.
Could Cyril Ramaphosa Be the Best Leader South Africa Has Not Yet Had?
The former Executive Editor of The New York Times Bill Keller wrote this piece on South AfricaÕs new President back in 2013. It remains an interesting perspective on the man now leading his country after the fall of Jacob Zuma.
The 21st Century Gold Rush
An interactive piece including some evocative photography and data visualisation, this article looks at those making big money from the refugee crisis, focusing in turn on Niger, Italy, Turkey and Germany.
This Town Has Been Labour Since 1919. It’s About To Switch To The Tories
The writer goes to the traditional Labour stronghold of Newcastle-under-Lyme that polling suggests is now leaning towards the Conservative Party and speaks to constituents to find out why.