The Globalist

To Trump, everything in politics – even at the global trade stage – is about him personally and how it affects his business interests.

Adam Smith was no blind worshipper of the market economy. He pointed to many of the deformations of human behavior that we still deplore today.

Across Asia, governments not only refuse to recognize a quest for cultural, ethnic, national or political rights, but are often willing to suppress them with brutal force.

India sees the Belt and Road Initiative as an attempt to clip India’s own wings and build a China-centric world order.

The Turkish President only knows one loyalty — to himself. Little wonder Erdogan acts like a congenital flamethrower in international relations.

To rein in the present political “Age of Anger,” everyone must suspend the belief that their way of life is morally superior.

Forget “fake news.” Here are some appetizing suggestions for what is really happening in the world.

Pakistan’s machinations and America’s past delusions pose obstacles to a successful strategic outcome for the war In Afghanistan.

What can solo dining tell us about the way of life we lead?

Decent nations appear helpless against the spread of corruption. Their own elites keep promoting the racket.