Kenan Malik
Kenan Malik is a British writer, lecturer, and political commentator known for his work on issues of identity, multiculturalism, and free speech. He is a regular columnist for The Observer and has authored several books, including 'From Fatwa to Jihad' and 'The Quest for a Moral Compass'. Malik's writings often explore the complexities of contemporary society, emphasizing the interplay between culture, politics, and human rights.
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Kenan Malik describes After Virtue as a 'brilliant, bleak, frustrating and above all provocative' work.
The Gaelic philosopher who wrote ‘one of the most influential books of our time’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-16
Kenan Malik is an Observer columnist.
Trump’s political bullying of Harvard will do nothing to foster diversity of thought | Kenan Malik
United Kingdom· 2025-04-20
Kenan Malik is an Observer columnist discussing the identity politics of British Muslims.
The identity politics of many Muslims, and critics of Islam, are deeply corrosive | Kenan MalikUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-13
Kenan Malik is an Observer columnist discussing the impact of fear in society.
Just like McCarthy, Trump spreads fear everywhere before picking off his targets | Kenan MalikUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
Kenan Malik is an Observer columnist discussing English identity and immigration.
Can a brown Hindu be English? Most Britons say yes. Why do so many on the right say no? | Kenan MalikUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-23
Kenan Malik is an Observer columnist who discusses the implications of blasphemy laws.
When it’s illegal to cause distress to believers, call it for what it is: a secular version of blasphemy | Kenan MalikUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-16
Kenan Malik is an Observer columnist discussing the selective view of sovereignty by global leaders.
Global leaders have a selective view of sovereignty. It matters, as long as it’s in their interests | Kenan MalikUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-09
