Ian Buruma

November 29, 2023
The Rage of the Outsiders
The far-right populist Geert Wilders’ election victory in the Netherlands reflects the same sentiment that powered Brexit and Donald Trump’s candidacy in 2016. But such...
April 12, 2023
Is Taiwan Worth Defending?
Ian Buruma calls on Western governments to commit to protecting the island against Chinese aggression.
January 10, 2023
China’s Autocracy in Crisis
Ian Buruma explains why the country’s political system, not COVID-19, is responsible for its pandemic-related distress.