Johnson aligns himself in the Soleimani crisis with those who deprecate barbarism

The Prime Minister has shown a moderation of which his critics did not believe him capable.

Chloe Westley: The twisted ideology that upends reason – and presents terror backers as innocent victims

Postmodernism strips the likes of Shamima Begum of personal responsibility and judges her solely by ethnicity, religion and class.

A day to honour George Herbert Walker Bush

This article was originally published on the anniversary of the former President’s election. We re-issue it today as news comes of his death.

Daniel Kawczynski: Opening new divisions in Iraq would be disastrous

The Kurds’ desire for greater autonomy is understandable, but this is not the time to propose independence.

Richard Black: The Government must end its unconditional support for Saudi Arabia

We must not allow Brexit to force us to make lucrative deals with repressive autocracies, even as they commit human rights violations and possible war crimes.

Adam Holloway: What I saw in Mosul. And why its liberation from ISIS may herald worse to come.

We persist in chasing the symptoms of problems in Iraq, rather than trying to work out the root causes – thus aiding the growth of Iranian power.

A day to honour George Herbert Walker Bush, America’s best living former President

He governed in the shadow of Reagan, and lost his re-election bid. But he achieved much at home, even more abroad – and makes Trump look like a moral dwarf.

Roger Howard: How to clip Assad’s wings and end Syria’s war

A compromise solution would be to keep him in power but limit his powers.

WATCH: Cameron and Corbyn on the Chilcot Report

Their response in the Commons.

Garvan Walshe: Can Mosul be liberated from ISIS?

And, just as importantly, can it be held against ISIS and whoever might come after them?

How much worse would bombing Syria make the terror threat in Britain?

We cannot know. But however important that question is, it should not be the only one that MPs ask if they vote on bombing ISIS in Syria – or even the main one.

Nadhim Zahawi MP: We need a new approach to foreign policy. Here it is.

First, we must play to our strengths. Second, work with the reality on the ground. Finally, be patient – and stay engaged.

Nadhim Zahawi MP: In this new Parliament and amidst an uncertain world, we need a well-supported Foreign Office

To do the job effectively, our diplomatic staff need to supply the best possible advice to government. Yet lack of manpower and lack of time are making that job harder.

Ukraine, Putin – and why Cameron should now commit to NATO’s defence spending target

The crisis wasn’t on the agenda at Cabinet this week. Some Conservative Cabinet Ministers now want a pledge to hit the two per cent goal. They are right.

David Davis MP: We have damaged our national interest by turning a blind eye to torture

We have a moral obligation to stand up to those who use it for their own ends. The “special relationship” should mean that we can be frank with America.