The Globalist

What happens if one suddenly sees oneself as a character in a Marcel Proust novel?

Will Donald Trump’s economic policies finally lead the United States and Europe out of their economic malaise?

Economically, Italy and Germany seem worlds apart. Why then are the two countries’ banks both facing a deep crisis?

To a development economist, the future macroeconomic policy needs for Britain seem fairly obvious.

Press freedom is vital for democracy. But as the UK has proven, mass media also have the responsibility to be truthful.

Will the “cathedral” – aka the EU – ever be completed? Is it worth the effort? Or might it fall down and bankrupt its builders?

Brexit is the UK equivalent of the United States launching the Iraq War: Noble intentions perhaps, but an utterly self-defeatist move.

Centrality, not hegemony is the name of the German political game. They love network logic.

Britain has long opposed an EU defense identity fearing it would undermine NATO. Post Brexit, the remaining 27 members can forge ahead.

What is really at stake for both the UK and the EU in the forthcoming negotiations over Brexit.