Alexei Bayer

Alexei Bayer is a Senior Editor at The Globalist, based in New York. [United States]

ISIS and Pre-Revolutionary Russia

Are radical Islamists heirs to Russian Nihilists?

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The Martian: America’s Self-Delusion at its Silliest

The United States, capable of such a delusional self-image, deserves Donald Trump and Ben Carson.

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Pope Francis: USA, Get Ready for a Leftist Revolution

Why have US political pundits been so off the mark during this presidential election cycle? Just look to Pope Francis.

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Visions of Orwell in the Refugee Crisis

If we follow some of our politicians, the Middle Eastern refugee crisis threatens to turn us into pigs.

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The Return of the “Ugly German”: Unavoidable?

Europe may fear Germany, but the European project needs it.

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Writing a Russian Detective Novel

Developing a positive Russian male role model character after decades of demographic catastrophe.

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Trump’s Chance at Making History

If Americans don’t take their democracy seriously, they are going to become a global laughingstock.

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Vladimir Putin: The Antithesis of a Success Story

The annexation of Crimea may remain Putin’s only success in his Cold War against the United States.

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Chelsea and Beyond: How the Rich Will Destroy Soccer

The excess of capital pouring into professional soccer will inevitably bring about its demise.

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China Loves a Weaker Russia

Why may China want to support Ukraine – even if it means quarrelling with Putin?

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