Sholto Byrnes
Sholto Byrnes is a Contributing Editor to the New Statesman
Articles by Sholto Byrnes
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Middle East
After the dictators
- 12 September 2011
- 3 comments
Want to know what will happen in the Arab world after the fall of despots such as Gaddafi and Mubarak? The place to look is Asia.
Religion
Signing off from The Staggers
- 27 February 2011
- 48 comments
After 18 months of blogging, I’m still convinced religion must be better understood.
Don't mention the “C” word
- 18 February 2011
- 14 comments
That’s anything to do with Christianity – even when it’s Easter.
Religion
On the Prophet’s birthday
- 15 February 2011
- 38 comments
Who was Muhammad? A review of a new biography.
Religion
The God app: Vatican should rethink the ban
- 11 February 2011
- 38 comments
It could be a blessed relief for Catholics.
International Politics
Don’t bring God into politics, Mr President
- 08 February 2011
- 8 comments
Jacob Zuma is an embarrassment to his country – and to all who fought apartheid.
World Affairs
The Obama plan for Egypt
- 04 February 2011
- 3 comments
“Barry” grew up in Indonesia. Could the overthrow of its dictator be the template that the US president hopes Egypt will follow?
Middle East
The new Arab revolt
- 30 January 2011
- 44 comments
What if democracy brings Islamist government? And other key questions.











