Stephan Richter

Director of the Global Ideas Center, a global network of authors and analysts, and Editor-in-Chief of The Globalist.

Larry Summers: From Global Economic Mandarin to a Domestic One

Why should Larry Summers now shift his focus away from the global economy?

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The Common Sense Revolution

What would happen if the organized inaneness so engrained in the United States’ economic and political fabric were removed?

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Are You a Minister? (Or: It’s All About the Money, Stupid!)

An amazing conversation on the role and responsibility of elites in the U.S. capital.

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Vaclav Klaus, Philosopher-King

How does one best comprehend Vaclav Klaus, the Czech President?

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Lessons for Europe From the Global Financial Crisis

Are European investors getting sucker-punched by U.S. financial innovation?

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Athens, China

How are the recent youth riots in Greece related to China?

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The News of Tomorrow: McCain Replaces Palin with Romney

Will this week bring a surprise announcement from the McCain campaign?

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President Paulson

Would the U.S. Treasury Secretary make a good president?

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Prime Minister McCain?

Might it be John McCain — and not Barack Obama — who is best able to forge a bipartisan governing coalition?

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Ford and the Transatlantic Learning Community

How have rising oil prices brought the U.S. and Europe closer together?

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