The Globalist

Why have U.S. food companies been so eager to embrace the metric system — at least on their food labels?

Does Russia have the best relations with most countries around the world?

Do the United States and the EU have a special responsibility to advance global trade?

Should English become the United States’ official language?

How has the Internet helped or harmed political campaigns?

Was Hungary coaxed into EU membership — and did it have a choice?

Why does it matter for the dollar where the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury comes from?

What might happen if oil was priced in euros instead of U.S. dollars?

Could a revival of Islam's urban legacy transform modern Muslim society?

How much will the U.S. promises of more development aid really matter?