Bestselling author and journalist Douglas Murray has dedicated much of the past few years to reporting from the frontlines in Ukraine and Gaza. His in- depth coverage of the harrowing conditions in these war- torn areas has offered a crucial perspective to audiences across the globe.
In an expansive conversation, Murray shares his firsthand experiences and observations from these conflict zones, providing a vivid account of the human suffering — and strength — he has witnessed. He discusses the strategic and moral imperatives for the West to secure victories in both wars, highlighting the broader implications for global stability and democracy.
Beyond his war reporting, Murray delves into contemporary issues closer to home. He offers his perspective on the recent wave of campus protests across the United States, analyzing the cultural and political undercurrents driving these movements. Additionally, Murray shares his insights on recent and upcoming elections, discussing the key issues at stake and their potential impact on the country’s future.
An event with Douglas Murray promises a thought-provoking exploration of current events, from international conflicts to domestic political dynamics.
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Douglas Murray is a bestselling author, journalist, and one of the most popular conservative political commentators in the world.
His latest New York Times bestseller, On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization (2025), draws from intensive on- the- ground reporting in Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon to present a compelling case that places the latest violence in its proper historical context. He takes readers on a harrowing journey through the aftermath of the October 7 massacre, piecing together the exclusive accounts from victims, survivors, and even the terrorists responsible for the atrocities. In The War on the West (2022), seeks to defend Western culture against what he regards as a barrage of unjust criticism for perceived past wrongdoings. The book was a No.1 Bestseller in both The New York Times and The Sunday Times . He is the author of two other Sunday Times Bestsellers; The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity (2019) and The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity and Islam (2017).
Douglas Murray has been a contributor to The Spectator since 2000 and Associate Editor at the magazine since 2012. He is a columnist for The New York Post, The Free Press, The Sun, The Telegraph, and contributes regularly to National Review and numerous other outlets.
A prolific debater, Murray has spoken on a variety of prominent platforms, including at the British and European Parliaments and the White House. His opponents have included Mehdi Hasan, Julian Assange, Rowan Williams and Malcolm Gladwell. He appears often on the top political debate programmes, including the BBC’s Newsnight, Daily Politics, This Week and Question Time. He has appeared on some of the most listened- to podcasts including The Joe Rogan Experience and Waking Up with Sam Harris.
