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Vernon Bogdanor
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If Jewish students wanted to sue Oxford, they’d have a strong case
Oxford authorities seem to care little that there is a climate of fear at the university
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The root of the judicial reform crisis is the ‘four tribes of Israel’
Demographics are a challenge, with the country evenly split between strictly Orthodox, Arabs, religious Jews and secular
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Half of all Jews now live in Israel and that is a source of strength
To predict our future, we must first understand our past, especially the huge changes since the founding of the Jewish state
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Why do people care about dead Jews more than the living ones?
The only real lesson to be drawn from commemoration of dead Jews is that live Jews, like everybody else, should be allowed to live freely and without fear
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The 1905 Aliens Act was not the antisemitic statute of folklore
Far from barring Jewish immigration, it created a right of asylum and was more generous in spirit than we are today, writes Vernon Bogdanor
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Review: Shimon Peres - An Insider’s Account of the Man and the Struggle for a New Middle East
Avi Gil has given a real portrait of the former Israeli prime minister, warts and all
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Review: Be Strong and of Good Courage — How Israel’s Most Important Leaders Shaped its Destiny
The worst thing about this book is its title, which gives the impression that it consists of campaign biographies — it's far more sophisticated, writes Vernon Bogdanor
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Review: Karl Marx: Philosophy and Revolution
This book presents a beautifully clear introduction to Marx’s thought and its Hegelian origins, says Vernon Bogdanor
Corbyn threat is much greater than far right
I cannot understand how any supporter of equal citizenship can support the Labour Party in its current state, says Vernon Bogdanor
Review: In Search of Israel: The History of an Idea
Vernon Bogdanor reviews German-born American historian Michael Brenner's latest offering as an author
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Winners of a wager on fate
Vernon Bogdanor admires a reflective family history
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A few whiskers away from peace
Vernon Bogdanor analyses an analysis of Palestine and Israel since Balfour
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Review: Léon Blum
Top French player in the premier league
The importance of remembering
Review: A Question Of Honour
Haaretz conference revealed peace camp's weaknesses
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