The Mauritanian is not a terrible film by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a frustrating one. It is neither compelling or unique enough in its characterisation to justify being a character study, and nor is it thoughtful enough to provide the incisive commentary that its subject matter demands. Continue reading The Mauritanian: Dramatisation of a Guantanamo inmate’s story

Suzerain places you in the shoes of President Anton Rayne, newly elected president of the nation of Sordland, who after 20 years of civil war and dictatorship carries dreams of the impossible. Continue reading Suzerain: The realpolitik visual novel that isn’t a power trip

We need to stop treating the economy like a household budget. Continue reading Modern Monetary Theory in a pandemic: Stephanie Kelton’s ‘The Deficit Myth’ has added significance in the Covid-19 era

In a 2019 Ipsos MORI survey, British people were presented with a variety of professions, asking respondents whether they would trust such people to tell the truth. Continue reading An examination of political lying – ‘The Assault on Truth’ by Peter Oborne

One of the central ideas explored in David Baddiel’s book is what he describes as a hierarchy of racism. Racism, he explains, is often defined primarily by material privilege. Continue reading A look at anti-Semitism on the left – ‘Jews Don’t Count’ by David Baddiel

Grace Blakeley brings together voices from across the left-wing of politics to reflect on its bitter UK defeat, and speculate about its future in the context of the coronavirus. Continue reading Grace Blakeley talks ‘Futures of Socialism’ in the wake of Corbyn and Sanders’ defeat

In the book’s prologue, Yeonmi Park remarks: “This is the story of the choices I made in order to live.” Continue reading Escape from North Korea – ‘In Order to Live’ by Yeonmi Park

The Redaction Politics team reviews some of the best political titles published in 2020. Continue reading Redaction Politics book review round-up for 2020: Part Two