The Globalist

A collection of features from our archives exploring Italy’s politics, history, economy and culture.

This week, The Globalist Culinary Tour explores the food and culture of Italy.

A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring the coronavirus outbreak.

This week, The Globalist Culinary Tour explores the food and culture of Japan.

A collection of charts, graphs and maps exploring Iran — its people, economy and its military.

What “firsts” in economics, politics, technology and demographics occurred in 2010?

A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring global hunger — in a world that has enough food to feed everyone.

Religion and culture are deeply entwined. Wherever there are people, there is some form of religious faith.

A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring global religion.

Global democracy is under threat. The ranks of authoritarian leaders of large nations not only include China, Russia and Turkey, but also the United States.