Baghdad
The shocking truth behind the Baghdad bombings of 1950 and 1951
Avi Shlaim claims to have uncovered undeniable proof that Zionist agents were responsible for targeting the Jewish community, forcing them to flee Iraq and settle in Israel
Masters of the opium trade: the fabulous wealth of the Sassoons
David Abulafia admires the shrewdness, generosity and panache of the Sassoons over many generations
What could go right for Trump in 2020?
It’s starting to dawn on Democrats that Donald J. Trump might stand on the steps of the Capitol in January…
Who knew that Arabic has more than 30 words for wine?
You know you’re in good hands when the dedication reads: ‘To the writers, drinkers and freethinkers of the Arab and…
The Vicar of Baghdad: 'I've looked through the Quran trying to find forgiveness... there isn’t any.'
Exiled to Hampshire by Isis bombs, saintly Canon Andrew White itches to go back to the Middle East
Isis is our worst possible enemy
In recent months, as the country went through a general election, our focus has been on our own domestic debates.…
We Are Many reviewed: does anyone think this anti-Iraq War film will change anything?
Big-screen documentaries never change the world. Blackfish has not shortened the queues to see maltreated killer whales leap through hoops…
A treasure-trove of grisly Arab tales may appeal more to an Isis fighter than your average British reader
The marvellous tales of the title are not just confined to the contents of this book, for the travels and…
Anthony Horowitz’s Diary: Dinner with Saddam, anyone?
I have written a play, but a month after it was sent to half a dozen theatres, I have heard…
Baghdad notebook: "Things were better in Saddam's time"
In the passport queue at Baghdad airport, my heart sinks. This place vies with Cairo for the title of most…
Dan Snow's diary: Making World Cup history
Could there be a more timely advert for the Better Together campaign than on the field of sport? What the…
