John Gray

Writing for PS since 2002
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Professor of European Thought at the London School of Economics. His latest book, Straw Thoughts on Humans and Other Animals, was published in September 2002.

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The End of the End of History

Aug 19, 2002 John Gray

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Brexit and the Speaker’s Tale

Mar 22, 2019 Marion Turner suggests that Geoffrey Chaucer would have welcomed the current frenzied debate in the UK House of Commons.

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The Rich Can Fight Inequality, Too

Mar 22, 2019 Kaushik Basu urges wealthy people who support left-wing causes to reject accusations of hypocrisy meant to silence them.

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The Ambition Europe Needs

Mar 22, 2019 Dominique Moisi argues that France's craving for grandeur serves the EU better than Germany's obsession with stability.

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Trump’s Counter-Intelligence Strategy

Mar 22, 2019 Kent Harrington warns that US spy chiefs' struggle to inform the president of plain truths is jeopardizing national security.

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Big Tech Is Watching – and Being Watched

Mar 22, 2019 William H. Janeway examines how digital-platform monopolies emerged and the nature of the growing threat they pose.

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What’s Next for Kazakhstan?

Mar 21, 2019 Nargis Kassenova argues that President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s resignation could have unpredictable political consequences.

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Let’s Talk About Geoengineering

Mar 21, 2019 David Keith calls for an open global debate on the potential of solar reflection to help combat climate change.

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Xi and Trump Miss Their Chance

Mar 21, 2019 Jeffrey Frankel laments the Chinese and US leaders' unwillingness to pursue mutually beneficial economic reforms.

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