The Globalist

Iran and the West have had a turbulent relationship for many decades. The causes and effects are complex.

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

Jean-Pierre Lehmann, a true thinker between cultures, serves as an example to us all for his unstinting courage.

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.

A selection of the most interesting features by Jean-Pierre Lehmann.

The ten best books on key global issues we presented on The Globalist Bookshelf this year.

A collection of The Globalist’s top features on Cuba and Fidel Castro

Predictions ahead of and assessments during President Obama’s tenure.

The Globalist’s analysis of the rise of Trump, as it happened.

From Yemen’s qat obsession and water crisis to its youth bulge and role in the Middle East, our top features on Yemen.