Josh White / 05 Sep 2023
Al-Fayed and The Observer
A Tale of Tabloid Politics
Every day, thousands shop at Harrods. The luxury department store is a magnet for the super-rich and voyeuristic tourists. (...)
Middle East
Josh White / 24 Jul 2023
Blair’s Favourite Newspaper
The Independent Story
The Independent has long been a favourite newspaper of British liberals and leftists alike.(...)
Charlie Bertsch / 05 Apr 2023
Turkish Future Past
Aşk, by Altin Gün
There are far worse things than sounding like a B-movie soundtrack from the 1970s. But when you combine that aesthetic with excellent musicianship and a willingness to experiment, the results are bound to bring pleasure.(...)
Joel Schalit / 20 Feb 2023
Retro World
The Battleground’s Spring Books List
Protests and war belong together. Not because they reflect each other but because conflict stirs the pot. Not just about itself but everything else.(...)
Charlie Bertsch / 21 Dec 2022
Sonic Reporting
Everywhere But There, by Joel Schalit
Battleground editor Joel Schalit’s new album Everywhere But There forcefully demonstrates the need for a new kind of political reporting, one which presents the world as it actually is instead of distorting it in the pursuit of profit.(...)
Joel Schalit / 22 Feb 2022
From Russia With Love
The Ties That Bind
“Let the Americans take them,” said Tzila. “Their politics are terrible. They could damage the country.”(...)