Ian Buruma
Ian Buruma is the author of numerous books, including Murder in Amsterdam: The Death of Theo Van Gogh and the Limits of Tolerance, Year Zero: A History of 1945, A Tokyo Romance: A Memoir, The Churchill Complex: The Curse of Being Special, From Winston and FDR to Trump and Brexit, The Collaborators: Three Stories of Deception and Survival in World War II, and, most recently, Spinoza: Freedom’s Messiah (Yale University Press, 2024).
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The Privileged Gaza Protesters
The Privileged Gaza Protesters
May 7, 2024 Ian Buruma argues that fear of losing rank could be driving students to demonstrate their intersectional bona fides.
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The Case for Israel Remains Valid
The Case for Israel Remains Valid
Apr 1, 2024 Ian Buruma explains why the country’s founding principle as a safe haven for Jews still appeals to many people.
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Alexei Navalny Did Not Die for Nothing
Alexei Navalny Did Not Die for Nothing
Mar 1, 2024 Ian Buruma highlights the crucial role of political martyrs in inspiring resistance to oppressive regimes.
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The Threat of Messianic Politics
The Threat of Messianic Politics
Jan 29, 2024 Ian Buruma explains why political leaders and contenders worldwide are embracing the role of religious savior.
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The Culture War at Harvard and Beyond
The Culture War at Harvard and Beyond
Jan 8, 2024 Ian Buruma thinks Claudine Gay’s downfall reveals something important about changed perceptions of Jews.
