Richard Walker

Richard Walker is research director of The Globalist Research Center

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When Do Planes Crash?

By and , March 28, 2015 in Globalist Quiz

During which phase of flight do most fatal commercial aviation accidents occur?

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India’s Potty Problem

By , November 19, 2014 in Globalist Quiz

The lack of safe and sanitary toilets remains a daily reality in many parts of the developing world.

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Madam Ministers

By , October 22, 2014 in Globalist Quiz

Which major government currently has the highest percentage of women in its cabinet?

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Is the Gender Pay Gap Closing?

By , February 16, 2014 in Globalist Quiz

Which country performs best in terms of equal pay — US, UK, Germany or Korea?

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By the Numbers: Time’s Person of the Year

By , December 11, 2013 in Special Feature

Pope Francis is Time’s Person of the Year for 2013. How many other non-Americans have been honored?

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World Bank Presidents: By the Numbers

By , March 24, 2012 in Globalist Analysis

How many women have led the World Bank? How many bankers? How many politicians?

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