The Globalist

Why is Iraq’s democratic transition a less-than-perfect model for Egypt?

Could Mitt Romney provide an unlikely focal point for the long-suppressed U.S. debate about economic and social equity?

2011 witnessed enormous global developments. What lies ahead in 2012?

In the new Europe, alliances are thankfully built on performance and competence, not tradition and habit.

Will anti-Mormon bigotry among Republicans help reelect President Obama?

How is polarization in Washington making it nearly impossible for qualified individuals to join the top ranks of the U.S. civil service?

What does the differing coverage of environmental issues in the Chinese and U.S. media say about these countries’ changing leadership roles?

Could the misdeeds of markets cause a rupture in the acceptance of market institutions?

Why are libertarian policy solutions woefully inadequate in an increasingly complex world?

How do Egyptians, Iranians and Chinese look at the way U.S. authorities are handling the Wall Street protests?