Vernon Bogdanor

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

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

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

Review: Shimon Peres

Avi Gil has given a real portrait of the former Israeli prime minister, warts and all

Review: Be Strong and of Good Courage

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

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

Winners of a wager on fate

Vernon Bogdanor admires a reflective family history

A few whiskers away from peace

Vernon Bogdanor analyses an analysis of Palestine and Israel since Balfour

Review: Léon Blum

Top French player in the premier league

The importance of remembering