Roger Kimball
Roger Kimball is the editor and publisher of The New Criterion and publisher of Encounter Books. His most recent book is “Where Next? Western Civilization at the Crossroads.”
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Iran and the Element of Insanity
The Islamic Republic of Iran has never been anything but clear in its aims. ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel.’
Of Policy Disagreements and Appeasing Hitler: Israel and Ukraine Edition
In a recent article for The Hill, David Cameron explained what his country cousins must do to appear civilized in the sophisticated courts of Europe.
Optics
I have been thinking about optics lately. For example, what were the optics of Joe Biden’s fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall in New York last week?
Does the Constitution Matter?
A constitution is a guarantor of the general welfare only so long as its provisions are publicly acknowledged and adhered to.
The Birth and Rapid Death of a Mendacious Anti-Trump Meme
The platform formerly known as Twitter is alive with the gratified hand-wringing of anti-Trump pundits who cannot believe their good luck.
New Revelations About the Chinese Communist Party and Its War Against the West
Peter Schweizer’s new book “Blood Money: Why the Powerful Turn a Blind Eye While China Kills Americans” is important.
Unintended Consequences: The Chickens Are Coming Home to Roost
The phrase “unintended consequences” usually brings to mind something unpleasant. This is something the states of Delaware and New York are about to discover.
Why Poetry Matters
In our increasingly disposable culture, poetry waves the flag of permanence. It musters memory against the onslaughts of ephemera.
Further Thoughts on Projection and the Truth
At its core, projection involves attributing to others attitudes or behaviors that one entertains or engages in oneself.
