Douglas Murray (born July 16, 1979) is a British author, journalist, and political commentator. He is known for his conservative viewpoints and commentary on cultural and political issues, often sparking debate. Murray is currently an associate editor of The Spectator and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He also contributes regularly to publications such as the New York Post, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Sun, The Free Press, The Daily Mail, National Review, and UnHerd.
Murray has written several best-selling books, including The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam (2017), The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity (2019), The War on the West (2022), and On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel, Hamas and the Future of the West (2025). His works often focus on topics such as immigration, identity politics, and Western culture. Recently, Murray was appointed as the inaugural President's Professor of Practice at Yeshiva University in New York City. In 2025, he received the Moral Courage Award from UN Watch, and special recognition from President Isaac Herzog of Israel in 2024, and the Pillars of Jerusalem award in 2025.