The Globalist

10 Facts: Will Global Defense Spending Rise?

After Ukraine, many voices beat the drums for more money going to defense.

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10 Facts: Sizing Up NATO’s Defense Spending

The euro crisis means NATO militaries are likely to shrink further.

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Men in Arms, Globally

Assessing the size of militaries around the globe.

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10 Facts: Russia Vs. U.S. — Comparing Defense Spending

The two countries’ defense is outsized – and on a parallel track of sorts.

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United States: Not Exceptional, But One Nation Among Many

Americans’ attitudes about the U.S. role in the world have changed markedly.

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10 Steps Europe Must Take on Energy

How to meet the opportunity presented by Russia to ready the EU’s energy policies for a more stable future

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Malaysia’s Complex Ties With Islam

A closer look at a country in the global headlines

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The Return of Jewish Germany

Since World War II, Germany has partially rebuilt its Jewish population.

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Post-Russia: Europe’s Energy Alternatives, Realistically Viewed

Ten Facts: Breaking dependence on Russian energy is easier said than done

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Spain May Have to Reset Its Culinary Clock

The structure of daily life in Spain gets revamped — an example of European unification.

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