• Social cohesion and terrorism
• Social cohesion and patriotism
• Social cohesion and faith schools
• Social cohesion and immigration

We urgently need to be clear about the causes of terrorism. Several theories have been put forward. Some say that Islamist terrorism is not a reflection of mainstream Islam, but rather a pathological strain of that religion? Others argue that Islamism is partly an outgrowth of Western thought as well as a reflection of Islamic ideas? Read on

For many years until very recently patriotism was treated by most people who had received a university education as kind of embarrassing enthusiasm indulged in by less educated members of society. It was a kind of base emotion, fit only for the tabloid-reading masses. More recently attitudes have changed. Read on

At their best, schools teach respect for democracy, laws that apply equally to all, freedom of speech, toleration, and commitment to the essential dignity of all individuals regardless of background. However, in the last decade concern has grown that some schools may promote division and sectarian animosity. Read on

Most developed countries have an immigration policy, usually because of two main concerns. First, there is the sheer weight of numbers. The more crowded the country, the more necessary is an immigration policy. The UK is already one of the most densely populated parts of the world, with double the population density of France and eight times that of America. The second concern is the impact on the culture. Read on