The Globalist

Do the data suggest that there is any stable relationship between democracy and corruption?

What trends in the prevalence of corruption has the world experienced in recent years?

Which regions are overrepresented — and which are underrepresented — in the 2010 World Cup?

Should Europe's struggles to solve Greece's financial mess sound familiar to Americans?

Why has the international debate over stimulus packages veered off course?

How should financial instruments be regulated to prevent future market meltdowns?

How did risky, complicated financial instruments lead to the U.S. mortgage meltdown?

Based on medals per capita, who is the real winner of the 2008 Beijing Olympics?

Is the Doha Round dead — or is it enduring yet another near-death experience?

Which countries make the grade when it comes to energy efficiency — and which earn failing marks?