The Globalist

How accurate is the conventional view of Afghanistan as a unique location of conflict and disorder?

How did Putin — like his predecessor Catherine the Great — turn Russia’s gaze inward rather than westward?

How could the United States improve its image in the Middle East in the wake of the global food crisis?

What effect could Western opposition to China’s handling of Tibet have on China’s economic growth?

As the U.S. credit crisis approaches its first anniversary, is there light at the end of the tunnel?

How did the Swedish come to beat the Russians at their own game — making vodka?

How has Ireland overcome its history to become one of the most affluent countries in the region?

What will be the long-term effects of the Beijing Olympics for the city’s residents?

What do the Beijing Olympics really mean for the residents of Beijing, in particular, and China, in general?

Do First Ladies really need a seat in The Situation Room to either influence U.S. policy — or understand how it is made?