The Globalist

How can the Bush Administration ban stem cell research — but push GM products?

Our key facts on Cuba, its culture, its economy — and its global role.

What does history say about U.S. efforts to restrict subjects studied by foreign students?

Will larger commercial success contradict French singer Manu Chao’s anti-globalization sentiments?

Will U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell’s foreign contacts ensure his political comback?

Joschka Fischer, Germany’s Foreign Minister, shares his views on some burning global issues — from the Middle East to U.S.-EU relations.

In what sense do French farming activist José Bové’s concerns root in medieval peasant revolts?

Is Venezuela a better candidate than North Korea for the Axis of Evil?

Chinese Vice President Hu Jintao visited Washington — but did another Chinese man steal the spotlight?

Did a 1982 Woody Allen movie anticipate Robert Zoellick's performance as U.S. Trade Representative?