List of Culture articles
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Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon addresses members of the Scottish Parliament. The Scots Question
As the government in Edinburgh plans another independence referendum, does language have a role to play?
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A portrait of Alexander Pushkin. From Pushkin to Putin: Russian Literature’s Imperial Ideology
Russian classical literature, chock full of dehumanizing nationalism, reads disturbingly familiar today.
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Book covers Foreign Policy’s Summer Reading List
Our top picks, from campus novels to science fiction to globe-spanning histories.
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A Syrian refugee has coffee and cake in Sweden. Swedengate Was a Lesson in How Easily Misinformation Spreads
One person’s anecdote became a false lesson in national character.
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A man walks through Mariupol, Ukraine. Russia’s Imperial Arrogance Is Destroying Ukrainian Heritage
The Kremlin believes it’s the true heir of classical civilization—and is poised to replicate its pillage of Syria in Ukraine under the guise of cultural preservation.
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Hollywood star Paul Newman on the set of Exodus in Israel Has Hollywood Fallen Out of Love With Israel?
A recent book examines the origins and end of an affair between the film industry and the Jewish state.
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A bullet hole is seen through the bust of Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko in the main square of Borodianka, Ukraine on May 15. How to Help Ukraine Fight Cultural Erasure
Russia is seeking to destroy Ukrainian culture. The West must help those working to preserve it.
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Visitors view the Benin Bronzes exhibit at the British Museum. Africa’s Stolen Art Debate Is Frozen in Time
Europe’s arguments against restitution have ignored the legitimate claims of African scholars and governments for 50 years.
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china-fairytale-review-xinmei-liu-site Where the West and China Find Common Ground
A striking new translation of Chinese fairy tales shows a shared folkloric tradition.
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People stand behind a red barrier and take photos with their phones. Can Saudi Arabia’s Film Industry Take Off?
Big-budget thrillers are now being filmed in the kingdom, but culture clashes could hinder the industry’s success.
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An illustration of Chinese leaders jailed for corruption and members of China's military. The Art of Suffering
Two new works of Chinese government propaganda meet with very different reactions from viewers.
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Presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, of France's far-right Rassemblement National party, takes part in the evening news broadcast of French TV channel TF1 on April 12. The French Right Is Obsessed With Fighting Wokeness
An imported culture war is playing a major role in the presidential election.
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An illustration of the French word "seum" reflected in a woman's sunglasses as her lip curls. The Malaise Poisoning French Politics
There’s a word for the anger and disappointment French voters are feeling: “seum.”
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A black-and-white photo of soldiers in trench coats and hats read newspapers. Americans Have Never Wanted the Truth
A new history of fakery in U.S. journalism shows the public has always had an appetite for fake news.
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The Godfather 50th anniversary screening event in Los Angeles Michael Corleone and the Economics of ‘The Godfather’
The Mafia family heir had a college education. Did it pay off?
