January 23, 2006

This issue featured extensive coverage of Samuel Alito's Supreme Court nomination, with multiple contributors examining the significance of his apparent confidence during the confirmation process. The magazine also devoted substantial attention to conservatism under the Bush administration through Fred Barnes's analysis, while book reviews highlighted David Selbourne's historical study of Islamic fundamentalism's rise since 1947 and Robert Spencer's critical examination of Islam's treatment of non-Muslims, reflecting the conservative movement's focus on Islamic issues during the post-9/11 era.