The Globalist

How the German Chancellor turns big political crises into major reforms. After the NSA scandal, it’s data privacy.

Abenomics is widely hoped to provide an economic turnaround for Japan. But is the prime minister focusing on the right issues?

Does it make sense for Turkey’s Prime Minister to attack financial markets? They have actually been his country’s friend.

Which nation is the key enabler of Iran’s steady rise in the Middle East?

Why do the AK Party’s own followers have doubts about Erdogan’s path for Turkey’s future?

Why is the U.S. president so keen on excelling by doing his very own opposition’s bidding? Is it because he is a non-politician and utter elitist?

Have German politicians finally learned the art of diplomacy?

Is French leadership strong only when opposing action? Have German leaders finally learned to be diplomatic?

Why is the United States forever engaging in political scandals and horse races — rather than in the business of governing?

Could all the suicide bombings and car bombs indicate that the forces of medievalism are losing the battle for Pakistan?