The Globalist

Generals and the U.S. Presidency

How have former generals fared in U.S. politics? Our best facts on generals who made it to the White House.

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A New “Credo” for Humankind

How can we better approach the problem of world peace?

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The Pope: Teacher of Globalization?

What are Pope John Paul II’s thoughts on peace and global development?

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Mad Cow — One Moo Too Many?

How has mad cow disease affected the global beef industry?

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U.S. Finances as a Global House of Cards?

Why has the current U.S. account deficit not scared off international investors?

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Hamid Karzai Speaks His Mind

What does Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai think about his country’s current state?

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Capitalism, Protectionism and Globalization

What does the Fed Chairman have to say about free trade and saving U.S. jobs from Chinese competition?

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1989 — Year of Miracles (and Bad Omens)

What other events happened in 1989 besides the Berlin Wall coming down?

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2003/04 — A World Transformed by War

How much has the Iraq war changed global politics — and global thinking?

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2004 — Just Another Year of Fighting Terrorism?

What was achieved in the war against terrorism in the year 2003?

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