The domestic set-up in the US, with two dominant political parties, is not conducive to constructive engagement. It favors paralysis or overreach.
Blaming Populists for Making Empty Promises?

The inclination of establishment politicians to overpromise is the core cause of the rise of populism.
PiS-sing Away Poland’s Future?

Kaczynski’s insistence to look backward is a disservice to a great country that has come a long way.
An America That Says No – To Itself

After the State of the Union speech, a United States that can’t agree on anything?
The Disastrous U.S. Habit to Rush Elections

From Iraq and Afghanistan to Ukraine, the U.S. always hopes to get “its man” into office quickly — with poor results.
CEO Pay: A Swiss Rebellion

What will be the ramifications of a Swiss referendum on executive compensation?
The “Yes We Can” Minister of Nigeria

An interview with Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her country’s future path.
The United States’ Self-Defeating Gotcha Culture

Congressional hearings on healthcare.gov: show-trials and perils for democracy.
Innovation and Management in China, Germany and the US

Will China follow the U.S. model or the German model for innovation and management?