Conservative Editor and Commentator

John O'Sullivan

5 articles 1998–2013

John O'Sullivan is a British-born conservative commentator, author, and editor who served as editor of National Review from 1988 to 1997. A former special adviser to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, he is widely known for his writing on transatlantic conservatism, anti-communism, and the legacy of Thatcher, themes reflected in his contributions to The Weekly Standard between 1998 and 2013.

Iron Lady Rising

August 26, 2013 · Magazine, Books and Arts

In October 1968, Margaret Thatcher, then a rising young Tory on the Opposition front bench, appeared on the popular radio discussion program “Any Questions?” Among the other panelists was Malcolm Muggeridge, later a celebrated Christian apologist, then an ornament of both serious and satirical…

Rebel With a Cause

July 13, 2009 · Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, United Kingdom

There Is No Alternative

Mother Knows Best

February 4, 2008 · Magazine, John O'Sullivan, Books and Arts

The Death of the Grown-up

No Middle Way

February 22, 1999 · John O'Sullivan, Blog

In light of the conclusion of the Senate trial of the president, the editors of THE WEEKLY STANDARD asked 22 writers, thinkers, and political actors the following questions: "President William Jefferson Clinton has been impeached and acquitted. What have we learned? What should we do now?"