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Iran in Context
Modern Iran's roots go back to one of the world's most ancient civilizations. How does it compare to the contemporary Middle East?
September 3, 2024
Hinduism: A Global Perspective
Hinduism is the third-largest religion worldwide, with approximately 1.2 billion Hindus in many different countries. Facts in a global context.
August 27, 2024
China’s Graduate Flood
China’s young generation is getting frustrated. They work very hard on a good education – and increasingly end up unemployed.
August 19, 2024
Christianity: A Global Perspective
Christians make up almost a third of the global population and that number is expected to grow. Facts in a global context.
August 14, 2024
China: Conquering Global Science
China has emerged as a powerhouse of innovation and is rapidly dominating the world in science and technology. What are the facts?
July 15, 2024
France and Coalition Governments
While most European countries favor them, France has an aversion to coalition governments. Eight facts to put you in the know.
July 10, 2024
Muslims: A Global Perspective
Muslims make up around a quarter of the world's population. What are the facts?
June 18, 2024
Global Food Waste
Wasting precious food greatly contributes to climate change. What are the facts?
June 15, 2024
Giorgia Meloni’s Italy
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni epitomizes modern European right-wing populism. We present some pivotal facts about the country she leads.
June 3, 2024
Sizing Up Taiwan
China has its eyes set on swallowing Taiwan. As the small, but vibrant island nation rises in importance on the global agenda, we present some pivotal facts.
May 30, 2024
Declining Trust In U.S. Institutions
The alarming numbers are not just a reflection of the corrosive effect that Donald Trump has on U.S. democracy. What are the facts?
May 20, 2024
The Carbon Footprint of AI
The AI revolution meets the energy transition. What are the facts?
May 15, 2024
Indebted to China
China has become the largest source of development finance globally. What are the facts?
May 8, 2024
Hard Working Germany?
Lost working days due to sickness have caused the German economy to stagnate. What are the facts?
April 23, 2024
How India Slides Back
From press freedom to gender equality, India is going in the wrong direction. What are the facts?
April 16, 2024
How India Rises
India is making improvements in many areas affecting the lives of millions. What are the facts?
April 16, 2024
Countering Western Self-Righteousness
In an interview with the BBC, Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan Ali pushed back powerfully against Western virtue-signalling on climate change.
April 12, 2024
EU Defense Spending: The Numbers
Faced with an aggressive Russia, EU governments have pledged to increase defense spending. What are the facts?
April 4, 2024
Stephan Richter On NPR: Why Germany’s Economic Backbone Is Saying “Auf Wiedersehen”
How contemporary Germany is mostly living off the fumes of its past reputation: A conversation with Marketplace Morning Report's David Brancaccio.
December 21, 2023
Vladimir Putin, Global Despot: The Globalist’s Top Ten
A selection of articles exploring the Russian leader and the country he rules.
August 27, 2023
Understanding the Ukraine Conflict: The Globalist’s Top Ten
As Putin's and Russia's war in Ukraine rages on, we present our top ten features exploring the conflict, its causes and its effects.
July 11, 2023
“That Prison Without Leisure Which is Called Russia”
Astolphe De Custine’s "Letters from Russia" – (1843): What de Tocqueville is to America, de Custine is to Russia.
April 20, 2022
Q&A: When Biden Meets Scholz
The Biden administration is greatly irritated by the SPD's submissive stance on Russia.
February 8, 2022
What Kind of Economy Will Germany’s New Leader Inherit?
Stephan Richter spoke to Marketplace’s David Brancaccio about the issues Germany's new chancellor Olaf Scholz will face in office.
December 7, 2021
The Globalist Chartroom: Religion
A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring global religion.
December 24, 2020
MLK’s “I Have a Dream” Speech: The Forgotten Half
The passage of time has only heightened the urgency of Martin Luther King’s sobering message. We present the parts almost never quoted.
August 28, 2020
The Globalist Chartroom: Lebanon in Crisis
A collection of maps, charts and graphs exploring Lebanon.
August 8, 2020
The Globalist Chartroom: How China Breaks Hong Kong
A collection of charts, graphs and maps exploring the Hong Kong protests.
July 1, 2020
The Globalist Chartroom: Peak China
A collection of charts, graphs and maps exploring what China leads the world in.
May 22, 2020
Biden’s VP Choice: The Case of Stacey Abrams
To see just how utterly divided the Democratic Party really is, look no further than Joe Biden’s vice presidential choice. A dialogue among our readers.
May 12, 2020
May 8, 1945 Remembered: VE Day @ 75
Our best articles on the significance, the human toll and the consequences of the Second World War.
May 8, 2020
Infographic: The World — 10 Stunning Facts
10 stunning facts about the amazing world we live in.
May 1, 2020
In Charts: Oil
A collection of charts, graphs and maps exploring the global oil industry.
April 28, 2020
Country Focus: Iran
A collection of features from our archives exploring Iran’s politics, history, economy and culture.
April 21, 2020
In Charts: Saudi Arabia
A collection of charts, graphs and maps exploring Saudi Arabia.
April 20, 2020
Infographic: A Global Truce?
To fight the coronavirus pandemic, Emmanuel Macron has proposed a world truce.
April 16, 2020
Infographic: Will US Stop Funding WHO?
Donald Trump has announced the US will stop funding the World Health Organization in the middle of a global pandemic.
April 15, 2020
Infographic: Coronavirus — Comparing Paris and Berlin
Why parks are open in Berlin while Paris is in total lockdown.
April 13, 2020
Barbara Ehrenreich: Rethinking American Optimism
From our archives (2010 edition): How has positive thinking affected U.S. society — for better and for worse?
April 12, 2020
Country Focus: Italy
A collection of features from our archives exploring Italy's politics, history, economy and culture.
March 22, 2020
The Globalist Culinary Tour: Italy
This week, The Globalist Culinary Tour explores the food and culture of Italy.
March 22, 2020
The Globalist Culinary Tour: Japan
This week, The Globalist Culinary Tour explores the food and culture of Japan.
March 7, 2020
In Charts: Iran
A collection of charts, graphs and maps exploring Iran -- its people, economy and its military.
January 8, 2020
Firsts in 2010
What "firsts" in economics, politics, technology and demographics occurred in 2010?
January 1, 2020
In Charts: Global Hunger
A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring global hunger -- in a world that has enough food to feed everyone.
December 31, 2019
Global Focus: Religion
Religion and culture are deeply entwined. Wherever there are people, there is some form of religious faith.
December 26, 2019
Global Democracy Under Threat
Global democracy is under threat. The ranks of authoritarian leaders of large nations not only include China, Russia and Turkey, but also the United States.
December 7, 2019
Fiona Hill, Author at The Globalist
A collection of articles on Russia by former National Security Council aide Fiona Hill.
November 23, 2019
Hong Kong: Past, Present, Future
An updated article collection on everything Hong Kong.
November 18, 2019
An Imminent Conflict Between Patriotism and Globalism?
Reflections on the relationship between globalism and patriotism.
October 1, 2019
Dear Senator Graham: Why Give Trump a Blank Check?
A personal reflection on political principles and responsibilities.
May 20, 2019
In Charts: Checking Up on India
A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring India.
May 15, 2019
India Elections: The Numbers
The Indian general election is the world's biggest democratic exercise -- and the numbers are staggering.
May 13, 2019
In Charts: The Yemen War
A collection of charts, maps and graphs explaining the Yemen war.
April 17, 2019
Brexit: The Globalist’s Top Ten Features
A selection of the most thought-provoking articles on Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
April 15, 2019
In Charts: EU/UK Futures
What are the economic forces and factors that determine the UK’s future in a Brexit environment?
April 14, 2019
In Charts: Checking Up on Israel
A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring Israel -- its politics, economy and its military.
April 10, 2019
In Charts: The Afghanistan War
A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring the longest war is U.S. history.
April 5, 2019
In Charts: EU — Promoting Peace, But Out of Touch
Europeans credit the EU with promoting peace and prosperity on the continent, but feel it is out of touch with its citizens.
March 31, 2019
In Charts: Checking Up on Germany
A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring Germany.
March 20, 2019
In Charts: Brexit — An Overview
A collection of charts, maps and graphs explaining Brexit.
March 12, 2019
In Charts: Huawei
A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.
March 10, 2019
Christmas Greetings — The Global Version
Enjoy the holidays (in whichever date they may fall in your home culture).
December 24, 2018
In Charts: Global Poverty
A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring global poverty, those affected and the challenges they face.
December 23, 2018
In Charts: Climate Change
A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring the multiple facets of climate change.
December 12, 2018
In Charts: The Yellow Vests
A collection of charts, maps and graphs explaining France, the presidency of Emmanuel Macron and the Yellow Vest protests.
December 8, 2018
The G20’s Economic Weight
What share of the global economy is represented at the G20 summit?
December 2, 2018
The Scale of G20 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Can the G20 summit help advance international cooperation on the environment?
December 2, 2018
G20: How Many Countries Really?
The G20 summit will represent a fifth of the world’s governments.
December 1, 2018
The G20 by Population
More than half of the global population is represented at the annual G20 summit.
December 1, 2018
Battery Production: Low-Risk Lithium (and Nickel)
Stable and secure countries produce most of two key metals for battery production.
November 12, 2018
Energy Extraction Politics in the Renewable Age
Emerging market economies in a post-oil era might find themselves in the same traps when mining for the necessary metals.
November 12, 2018
Cobalt for Batteries
Cobalt is the rechargeable battery component that is most geopolitically risky to obtain.
November 11, 2018
Japan’s High-Speed Rail
While pioneering Japan is no longer home to the biggest high-speed rail network in the world, it remains premiere.
September 9, 2018
Europe’s High-Speed Rail Leaders
Spain, France and Germany have the largest high-speed train networks after China and Japan.
September 9, 2018
The State of US High-Speed Rail
The fledgling network does not compare well to other countries with high-speed trains.
September 8, 2018
Trump Role Models in History: Take Your Pick
Far from being a unique phenomenon, Trump actually shares striking characteristics with a host of historical figures.
July 15, 2018
Why It’s Hard to Tax Sugary Products
An unusually complicated web of existing policy and lobby influences keep governments from forging ahead.
July 8, 2018
The Influential Sugar Industry
They dominate dietary research and policymaking, making public health adjustments challenging.
July 7, 2018
China & India: The Single Time-Zone Kings
The world’s two billion-person nations continue to stick to one time zone each.
July 1, 2018
Nine Time Zones: A Trace of American Empire?
How the United States ended up with one of the highest numbers of time zones for a single country.
July 1, 2018
Clocking Russia from East to West
The world’s largest country has 11 time zones across its hemispheric span.
June 30, 2018
France: Global Time Zone Leader
No longer a prime meridian country, the former empire still reigns with a dozen time zones.
June 30, 2018
Russia’s Global Tourism
A steep decline from one of the biggest spenders after several bumpy years in global politics.
May 25, 2018
Russia’s Amber Waves of Grain
Being the largest country by land area helps keep Russia one of the world’s big breadbowl economies.
May 25, 2018
Russia: Energy Resources and Corruption Perception
Russia has abundant natural resources, but is also highly dependent on them.
May 24, 2018
Russia’s Smoking Problem
On a per capita basis, Russia trails only neighboring Belarus in cigarette consumption.
May 24, 2018
Russian Migration: In and Out
Russia is home to a million more immigrants than its large emigrant diaspora.
May 23, 2018
The Russian Military-Industrial Complex by the Numbers
Only the United States sells more arms than Russia.
May 23, 2018
China Vs. the US: Who Has More Land?
The two countries have very similar land areas for now, but China has extensive additional claims.
April 14, 2018
China Vs. Europe: Living Standards and Costs
While much of China remains poor, some cities are now on par with EU levels.
April 14, 2018
China Vs. the US: Lifespan Gains
A child born in China today can expect to live decades longer than someone born in China in 1950.
April 13, 2018
The Free World Shrinks?
Are established democracies sliding back on democratic commitments?
April 1, 2018
National Income Vs. National Freedom
A nation’s income level doesn’t always correlate to its freedom level.
April 1, 2018
Land of the Increasingly Non-Free
Many young democracies with flawed institutions are struggling not to slide backward. Turkey has failed.
March 31, 2018
Turkey’s Erdogan: Leader-for-Life?
The country’s leader since 2003 has been adept at evading term limits or restarting the clock on them.
March 20, 2018
Strict Executive Term Limits: US Still a Leader?
The country might be constitutionally backward on other fronts, but it is still a model on executive term limits.
March 20, 2018
China’s Term-Limit Rollback
Post-Mao term limits became important when China’s presidency took on the country’s lead role, but Xi Jinping is ending them.
March 19, 2018
Russia’s Long-Serving Leaders
Putin embarked on yet another re-election bid, making full use of his constitutional changes over the years.
March 19, 2018
Western Europe: The Fastest-Closing Gender Gap
Which world regions have the widest gender gaps and which are closing slowest?
March 14, 2018
The Economic Participation Gender Gap: Two More Centuries?
Across five economic dimensions, women’s inclusion in recent years has been slower than in other areas of life.
March 14, 2018
The Women’s Education Gap is Nearly Closed
Health outcomes are even closer but moving in the wrong direction.
March 14, 2018
International Women’s Day: 100 More Years to Parity?
The overall gender gap and the political representation gap specifically is still a century from closing at the current pace.
March 14, 2018
South Africa’s Xenophobia Problem
Once a haven for other Africans, the country’s economic crisis has soured public opinion on foreigners.
March 4, 2018
South Africa’s Violent Crime Problem
Decades after Apartheid, violence remains an unresolved obstacle to the country’s success.
March 4, 2018
Zuma’s Grand Corruption
South Africa’s clean government activists have prevailed against the former president, but it will take time to undo his damage.
March 3, 2018
South Africa’s Economic Troubles Continue
The Zuma era is finally over. What a mess he left behind.
February 26, 2018
A Growing Water Crisis in South Africa
A rapidly approaching emergency in Cape Town threatens to spill over.
February 26, 2018
South Korea: Corruption & Self-Censorship
Press freedom in South Korea is slipping and public perception of corruption is rising.
February 10, 2018
South Korea: Moving Up the Global League Table
South Korea’s $1.4 trillion economy was about 52 times larger than North Korea’s in 2014.
February 10, 2018
Push for Automation: South Korea Vs. China
China hopes to shift production from low-wage human labor to robots, as South Korea has done.
February 10, 2018
America’s Sea of Prescription Opioids
The U.S. consumes a much greater share of prescription painkillers than its global population share would suggest.
January 30, 2018
Out of Proportion: US Carbon Emissions
How does the U.S. CO2 output compare to its population share?
January 29, 2018
US Gun Ownership Vs. The World
The share of global guns in the United States is at least ten times the country’s population share.
January 28, 2018
US Obesity in Global Perspective
What is the U.S. share of the global problem compared to overall population share?
January 28, 2018
Iran Protests: The “Military Economy” Dimension
A big share of Iran’s economy is owned by the business wings of the armed forces.
January 17, 2018
Iran Protests: The Oil and Gas Dimension
Iranians have long taken national pride in their natural resource wealth. But ordinary people aren’t seeing the benefits.
January 16, 2018
Iran Protests: The Inflation Dimension
Once again, sharply rising food prices contribute to turmoil.
January 16, 2018
Iran Protests: Urbanization as a Factor
Most Iranians live in cities. Protests are no longer confined to Tehran and other big cities, as the move to small cities is changing the landscape of protests.
January 15, 2018
Iran Protests: The Young and the Jobless
Iran’s economy continues to struggle with not finding enough jobs for its young.
January 15, 2018
Countries with 50 Million Native Speakers Each
More than 20 languages are spoken as a first language by 50 million or more people.
January 1, 2018
The Most Widely Spoken Language
Which language has entered common usage in the greatest number of countries?
December 31, 2017
Over 400 Languages: India and the United States
The world’s second- and third-most populous countries share a linguistic diversity.
December 30, 2017
One Country, More than 800 Languages
What are the three most linguistically-diverse countries today?
December 29, 2017
Child Poverty: Asia’s Best Performer
South Korea performs as well as Nordic economies on avoiding child poverty.
December 28, 2017
Child Poverty in the United States
The U.S. relative child poverty rate is the worst of the G7 economies.
December 26, 2017
Child Poverty in Germany
Almost one in ten German children is seriously disadvantaged.
December 26, 2017
Emissions Control and Electric Cars in 2020
The short-term prospects for electrification of light passenger vehicles globally are still small.
December 11, 2017
Electric Cars in 2025 and 2040: New Policies
With minimal policy intervention, electrification of cars is likely to remain too slow for the world’s climate action needs.
December 11, 2017
Electric Cars: How Many Today Worldwide?
Electrification has been slow to convert the passenger automobile market, despite recent leaps.
December 10, 2017
Electric Cars in 2040: Sustainable Development
Are we on course to electrify enough cars to meet climate change mitigation targets?
December 10, 2017
After Mugabe: 1980s Africa on the Way Out?
As the fixtures of the 1980s make their exit in Africa, attention turns to the 90s dictators.
November 26, 2017
Museveni: The New Number 3 Post-Mugabe
Two 1980s coup leaders move up the African strongman rankings with the removal of Mugabe from power.
November 26, 2017
No Mugabe: Mswati III is a Real African King
The new fourth-longest-ruling African leader is an absolute monarch.
November 26, 2017
The World’s Longest-Ruling Strongman
After Mugabe’s exit, Equatorial Guinea’s Teodoro Obiang remains unchallenged for the title of the world’s longest ruling dictator.
November 25, 2017
Mugabe Out: Cameroon’s Leader is Now Africa’s Second-Longest Ruling
Cameroon’s Paul Biya now takes the place of Zimbabwe’s Mugabe as Africa’s second-longest ruling leader.
November 25, 2017
Beyond Mugabe: Angola’s Strongman Also Bowed Out in 2017
José Eduardo dos Santos left oil-rich Angola’s presidency on his own terms after 38 years.
November 25, 2017
Myanmar: An Atmosphere of Persecution
The transition to democracy has not included protections for minorities like the Rohingyas.
November 19, 2017
Indonesia: Colonial Independence and the Cold War
From Dutch rule to one of the world’s major economies and populations.
November 18, 2017
Colonialism and Cambodia
A once-great empire is now a largely overlooked dictatorship.
November 18, 2017
Thailand: Southeast Asia’s Buffer Country
How Thailand avoided European colonization.
November 18, 2017
Global Population Growth Per Minute
On balance, how many more people did Earth gain every minute of the past year?
November 10, 2017
Annual Population Growth by Region
How much did different world regions gain in population over the past year?
November 10, 2017
The Global Gender Balance in 2017
What share of the population of each world region is female?
November 10, 2017
From Land to Sea: Plastic Trash as Far as the Eye Can See
Millions of tons of plastics end up in landfills and oceans each year.
October 12, 2017
Plastic Consumption: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Plastics have been both a gift and a curse from an environmental standpoint
October 12, 2017
Plastic Waste: The World Makes, China Takes
China now imports a majority of the world’s annual waste plastic.
October 12, 2017
Striding Tall: US Vs. USSR
Did the capitalist United States or the communist Soviet Union experience faster height increases?
October 7, 2017
Denmark: A Head and Shoulders Above
How tall is the tallest national population in the world?
October 7, 2017
A Great Leap Upward?
In the 20th century, Southern Europe and China experienced height increases along with economic development.
October 7, 2017
The State of European Wind
Which EU countries make the current global top ten for installed wind capacity?
September 30, 2017
Indian and Brazilian Wind: Overlooked Power Players
Not known for their wind energy, the two countries are emerging as bigger producers.
September 30, 2017
China’s Wind Investment
At home and abroad, China dominates wind energy production.
September 30, 2017
US Energy: Which Way the Wind Blows
Wind energy in the United States is growing, but how does it compare globally?
September 30, 2017
The US Wine Generation
Behind the emergence of the world’s largest national wine consumer.
September 17, 2017
World Leaders in Wine Imports
Which two countries are the largest buyers of foreign wine?
September 17, 2017
France, Italy and Spain: Still Wine Kings?
How do the three countries compare on consumption and exports of wine?
September 17, 2017
Chinese Vineyards: On the Rise
As wine cultivation declines elsewhere, China is climbing toward the top.
September 17, 2017
Russia’s Oil Reserves by the Numbers
A lucrative source of state revenue feels the squeeze.
September 12, 2017
The State of Persian Gulf Oil Reserves
How do the region’s large proven reserves stack up in a global context?
September 12, 2017
Canadian Oil: A Fading Star
Canada may have one of the largest oil reserves in the world, but nearly all of it will not be financially accessible.
September 11, 2017
Venezuelan Oil: Savior or Achilles Heel?
The huge oil reserves that made a socialist revolution possible also put it in jeopardy.
September 11, 2017
Japanese Unions: Average or Exceptional?
How does Japan compare to the leading economies for unionization levels?
September 4, 2017
Union Concentration in the United States
After a decades-long slide, where does union membership currently stand?
September 4, 2017
The State of Organized Labor in France
What is the strength of French unions, as they head into negotiations with President Macron?
September 3, 2017
British Labor Unions: Still the Many
Relative to many of its closest peer economies, the UK maintains a high unionization level, despite a decline.
September 3, 2017
Where Muslim Countries Actually Lead the World
Nineteen countries worldwide devote a larger share of their economies to defense spending than the United States.
July 24, 2017
US Defense Firms: A Trump Windfall?
Most global defense spending increases tend to benefit US-based firms by default.
July 24, 2017
Voter Turnout in Korea Vs Japan
Similar voting systems yield very different participation rates.
June 30, 2017
Compulsory Voting in the OECD
What effect does a voting mandate have on turnout in places like Mexico, Australia or Belgium?
June 29, 2017
Voter Turnout in Europe: Highs and Lows
How many voting-age people show up to vote in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Belgium?
June 28, 2017
Impediments to U.S. Voting
A key obstacle to voting is the unnecessary complexity of the U.S. voting process.
June 27, 2017
Eradicating Extreme Poverty Soon?
Having met an earlier goal of reducing extreme poverty, can the world end it?
June 18, 2017
By the Numbers: Poverty in Africa
Half of all people living in extreme poverty worldwide reside in sub-Saharan Africa.
June 18, 2017
Extreme Poverty Worldwide Today
How many people worldwide are living on less than $1.90 per day?
June 18, 2017
Florida: The Global Picture
How many countries, other than the US, have larger economies than Florida?
June 15, 2017
Texas and New York in a Global Context
Which countries have larger economies than the "Lone Star" and "Empire" states?
June 15, 2017
California Vs. The Rest of the US
How many of the smallest U.S. state economies together equal California’s alone?
June 11, 2017
California on the World Stage
How many countries, other than the US, have larger economies than California?
June 10, 2017
A Carbon Cost: Germany’s Energy Transformation
Germany is not on target to meet 2020 emissions targets, due in part to the setback of rapid denuclearization.
June 3, 2017
French Emissions: Nuclear Limitations
Will France be able to maintain its low carbon emissions going forward?
June 3, 2017
China’s Carbon Emissions: Still Rising Fast
Even on a per person basis, the outlook on Chinese decarbonization is bad.
June 2, 2017
US Emissions: Which Way?
U.S. decarbonization is likely to stall under Trump, even as the planet’s carbon capacity limit approaches.
June 1, 2017
NATO: The US Share
How much does the United States actually pay to support NATO, despite Trump’s claims?
May 26, 2017
Above and Beyond: Non-NATO Spending by Members
Not all defense spending by NATO member countries goes toward joint NATO activities or missions.
May 26, 2017
China’s Tall Building Construction Spree
How many of the world’s tallest buildings will be in China in a decade?
May 23, 2017
The Spread of Gulf State Skyscrapers
From Burj Khalifa to The Shard, princely oil money is raising record buildings.
May 21, 2017
Volkswagen: On Top Worldwide, But At What Cost?
Chasing arbitrary targets may have led to a range of bad practices.
May 3, 2017
GM: No. 3 Worldwide, Still Top in the US
The leading US automaker continues to slip in the rankings, especially with an upcoming sale.
May 3, 2017
Renault-Nissan Alliance: No. 4 Automaker in 2016
The French-Japanese partnership continues its surprising rise.
May 3, 2017
EU-UK Migration: Home Away From Home No More?
The departing UK is one of the largest host countries of internal EU migrants.
April 22, 2017
Demographics of a Post-Brexit Europe
After Brexit is completed, the EU will lose one of its biggest contributors to favorable demographics.
April 22, 2017
Post-Brexit Europe: Population and Economic Policy
For the EU, Brexit means a shift toward smaller countries and less free-market countries.
April 21, 2017
EU After Brexit: Like 20 Fewer Economies
The drop from EU-28 to EU-27 will be a big one in terms of GDP lost.
April 21, 2017
Social Mobility in Northern Europe
How do the Nordic countries and German rank on generational ability to move up in the world?
April 8, 2017
U.S.: No Land of Opportunity
Earnings mobility from one U.S. generation to the next is now about as low as Italy or France.
April 8, 2017
Social Mobility: Canada Vs. the UK
The two counties may have same level of economic inequality, but are worlds apart on economic mobility.
April 8, 2017
Two-Percenters: The NATO Six
Which countries are within reach of Trump’s demand on defense spending?
March 27, 2017
Defense’s Other Mega Spenders
Who are the 19 nations that spend more on defense as a share of their national economy than even the United States does?
March 27, 2017
Should Germany Really Have to Spend More on Defense?
It is not on track to meet NATO commitments, but Germany argues it is paying in other ways.
March 17, 2017
Media Terror: Press Freedom in Turkey and Russia
Media freedom in important G-20 economies -- Turkey, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia and Mexico -- leaves much to be desired.
March 14, 2017
The Make America Great Again (MAGA) Military
Trump plans to boost annual U.S. defense spending by more than Russia’s entire defense budget.
March 13, 2017
Counting the Troops Under Trump
How do U.S. troop numbers stack up against ally and rival nations at the start of the Trump Administration?
March 13, 2017
Where Migrants Live: Russia and the Persian Gulf
Russia and Saudi Arabia are home to some of the largest immigrant populations in the world.
March 1, 2017
Germany: Second Largest Foreign-Born Population
The U.S. still leads by a lot, but Germany holds second-place in the number of foreign-born residents.
February 28, 2017
From Hispanic ‘Baby Boom’ to ‘Baby Bust’?
A major demographic shift is underway in the U.S. Hispanic community. This could well reshape future U.S. population growth. Is this permanent or temporary?
February 14, 2017
Stephan Richter on German TV: “What is Trump Up To?”
TV interview on Trump's first week in office.
February 9, 2017
Migrants, Mexico and the Job Market
Hispanic unemployment and illegal immigration levels from Mexico are both relatively low at the start of the Trump Administration.
January 27, 2017
Deadly Farming: Afghanistan’s Opium Acres
The area under cultivation is approaching the size of the smallest U.S. state.
January 14, 2017
Afghanistan’s Opium: No End in Sight
Despite U.S. elimination efforts since the 2001 invasion, production of the drug crop is much higher.
January 14, 2017
The Taliban’s Cash Crop
Opium is an ever-larger source of funds and legitimacy for the once anti-drug Afghan insurgency.
January 13, 2017
The Globalist’s Top 10 Books of 2016
The ten best books on key global issues we presented on The Globalist Bookshelf this year.
December 25, 2016
Stephan Richter on the Future of Security in Germany
Stephan Richter, editor-in-chief of the Globalist, talked with David Brancaccio, host of NPR's Marketplace Morning Report, about the aftermath of the Berlin Christmas market attack.
December 24, 2016
Audio Link of Stephan Richter’s NPR Interview
Stephan Richter interviewed by David Brancaccio on the future of security in Germany.
December 24, 2016
Cuba and Castro – The Globalist’s Top Features
A collection of The Globalist's top features on Cuba and Fidel Castro
November 26, 2016
(Sorry) We Told You So
The Globalist's analysis of the rise of Trump, as it happened.
November 9, 2016
Trouble in Northwestern Iran
Kurdish separatists have once again revived armed struggle in Iran too. Who are they?
October 21, 2016
Yemen – The Globalist’s Top 8 Features
From Yemen's qat obsession and water crisis to its youth bulge and role in the Middle East, our top features on Yemen.
October 19, 2016
Kenya’s Challenges
The meteoric growth of Kenya’s population raises development and stability questions.
October 19, 2016
Colonial Aftershocks in the Congo
Why are D.R. Congolese protesting their government?
October 19, 2016
South Africa: Between Growth and Chaos
A stalled economy, a growing population and the ruling ANC still faltering.
October 18, 2016
Globalization – The Globalist’s Top 10 Features
The Globalist's top features on globalization through the years.
October 18, 2016
Ethiopia: From Role Model to Cautionary Tale
Why are Ethiopians protesting their government?
October 17, 2016
Saudi Arabia Vs. Iran – The Globalist’s Top 6
From politics to religion, The Globalist presents its top features on Saudi Arabia and Iran.
October 11, 2016
Can China Slow and Reverse its Carbon Output?
The world’s largest source of CO2 emissions finds slow going in cleaning up energy.
October 6, 2016
India: Emerging Emissions
India formally joined the Paris agreement on climate change on October 2, 2016.
October 6, 2016
Germany – The Globalist’s Top 10 Features
October 3 was Germany’s national holiday, to commemorate the country’s reunification in 1990. We present 10 features.
October 4, 2016
World Tourism Day – The Globalist’s Top 15 Features
Some insights on travel from China to Mexico, Peru to Morocco, Sri Lanka to Poland.
September 27, 2016
Donald Trump – The Globalist’s Top 15 Features
The Globalist presents its top features on Donald Trump's journey to the White House.
September 26, 2016
Hillary Clinton – The Globalist’s Top 15 Features
The Globalist's presents its top features on Hillary Clinton's journey to the White House.
September 26, 2016
How Hispanics Became U.S. Election Kingmakers
A Q&A on demographic shifts and voting trends among U.S. Hispanics
September 23, 2016
International Day of Peace – The Globalist’s Top 10 Features
Perspectives on peace over the past five centuries, from China to Nelson Mandela.
September 20, 2016
Bangladesh: Still Not On the Global Radar
Where does Bangladesh stand with regard to its fertility rate, population and media freedom?
September 11, 2016
Afghanistan: Opium’s Global Ground Zero
Addiction in the top producer country is changing.
July 9, 2016
Russia’s Addiction Problem
Suppressing the opioid crisis and poor treatment regimes combine for a failed strategy.
July 9, 2016
The Rise of the U.S. Opioid Crisis
What factors might have contributed to the sudden increase?
July 8, 2016
Iran’s Opioid Struggle
The Islamic Republic faces unique pressures but also pioneered responses.
July 8, 2016
United States: Women as Voters and Politicians
U.S. women are more likely to vote than men.
June 22, 2016
Evolving U.S. Families
The role of marriage and motherhood has changed in U.S. women’s lives.
June 22, 2016
The 100 Million Club
Five states or provinces worldwide are home to more than 100 million people.
June 8, 2016
From Empire to Island Again
How many states in India have larger populations than the whole UK?
June 8, 2016
Sizing Up India’s Most Populous States
Economic development levels vary widely across the country’s states.
June 7, 2016
India’s Mixed Record on Press Freedom
How the world’s largest democracy fares on press freedom compared to its neighbors.
May 29, 2016
Press Freedom in China: Still Low Ranked
China badly trails its G-20 peers on guaranteeing a free media.
May 28, 2016
South Africa’s Ray of Hope
How South Africa outperforms other leading emerging economies for press freedom.
May 27, 2016
Communist Countries: Women in Politics
Does promised gender equity show up in communist parliaments?
May 11, 2016
Where Rwanda and Bolivia Lead the World
Two countries have a majority share of parliamentary women.
May 10, 2016
Can India Surpass China’s Economy by 2050?
9 facts on the economic rise of India after a delayed start.
May 8, 2016
Fishermen in Coastal Sri Lanka
Despite great hardship, the Nishanti family remain in their coastal home.
May 8, 2016
Women in Congress: How Does the U.S. Stack Up?
The United States still fares poorly on representation of women in its national legislature.
May 4, 2016
Tourism Takes Over in Oman
The rise of beachfront resorts blocks local access to the sea that fed generations of Omanis.
April 30, 2016
Moving with the Market in India
An man from the slums of India makes his living by doing the dangerous work of painting high-rise towers in Kolkata.
April 17, 2016
Amidst the War, Find Music on the West Bank
Hidden within Palestine's contested West Bank, one man brings joy through music to the local people.
April 9, 2016
Beyond “Obamacare”: The Uncovered Population
How many people remain in need of further health reform to see adequate coverage?
April 9, 2016
U.S. Healthcare: On the Costly Edge
How does U.S. health spending compare to other major systems and major populations?
April 8, 2016
Where Are the Cost Controls?
The U.S. health system stands alone in its lack of basic cost control laws.
April 8, 2016
Italy’s Multi-Generation Homes
How does Italy compare to major EU countries on young adult children living with parents?
March 29, 2016
U.S. Economy: Youth at Home
Young Americans began moving in with parents in large numbers before the recession hit.
March 29, 2016
Traditional Handicrafts in Peru
Civil strife has forced a craftsman from the mountains of Peru to live off what he can create with his hands.
March 26, 2016
Ghana’s Bamboo Bicycles
An enterprising Ghanaian man works with a team of locals to produce stunning bicycles from bamboo.
March 19, 2016
Karate Comes to Burkina Faso
Asian martial arts films have inspired young people in Burkina Faso to pick up karate.
March 13, 2016
Which Populous Countries Elected Women Leaders?
Half of the top ten have had women heads of government or state.
March 9, 2016
Political Glass Ceiling Breakers
Which countries led the way on women leaders and which are outliers at the top?
March 8, 2016
Solar Sustainability in Egypt
An innovative start-up in Egypt provides a means for local farmers to use clean solar energy on their farms.
January 31, 2016
Iraq: Executing Terrorists
Has Iraq’s extensive use of the death penalty done anything to deter terrorism?
January 17, 2016
United States: Cruel and Unusual
There is a recent decline of capital punishment in one of the two remaining industrialized nations with the death penalty.
January 17, 2016
Women Taking Over the Ivory Tower: Marketplace Morning Report Transcript
In which of the following regions do women account for the largest share of college students? A: North America, B: Latin America, C: Eastern Europe, D: Sub Saharan Africa
January 14, 2016
Iran’s High Volume of Executions
Iran is likely the world’s second-most prolific user of the death penalty.
January 14, 2016
Saudi Arabia’s Execution Flurry
A recent mass execution puts into focus Saudi Arabia’s heavy use of the death penalty.
January 14, 2016
Corn Provides Life in Nicaragua
Farmers in Nicaragua still subsist off corn, the crop that made civilization possible in Mesoamerica.
January 10, 2016
2016 US Presidential Election: Year One in Review
The second biggest democracy’s election season lasts forever, but we cut through the sound and fury.
January 4, 2016
The Globalist’s Top 10 Essays : Rethinking America in 2015
What we reconsidered about the United States over a tumultuous year.
January 4, 2016
U.S. Employees: Working Hard and Hardly Paid
Americans outwork many peers abroad because their hourly productivity isn’t compensated enough.
January 4, 2016
The Globalist’s Top Essays 2015: Environment
The planet got warmer, but world leaders also warmed up to a deal at last.
January 3, 2016
The Globalist’s Top 10 2015: Asia
The future belongs to Asia. Here’s what we wrote about on that front.
January 3, 2016
Germany at Work
How much do Germans work and how well are they compensated for that work?
January 3, 2016
The Globalist’s Top 10 2015: Russia
From Europe to Syria to East Asia, Russia continued last year to re-assert itself as a major influence on world events.
January 2, 2016
The Globalist’s Top Essays of 2015: Europe
From Paris to Athens to London to Berlin, Europe had its most difficult and defining year in decades.
January 2, 2016
Pedal For Your Life in Guatemala!
Carlos Enrique Marroquin runs an innovative charity in Guatemala that recycles bicycle parts into pedal-powered machines.
January 2, 2016
A Colombian Family is Reunited through Enterprise
Despite a rough run-in with paramilitary groups in Colombia, one man's ambition reunites his family of 13.
January 1, 2016
How Nigeria Defeated Wild Polio
A push to vaccinate 45 million children, despite Boko Haram’s brutal insurgency, pushed Nigeria off the endemic list.
December 31, 2015
Greeks: Toiling All Year Long?
Why do Greek workers have to work such long hours to stay afloat?
December 31, 2015
Modern Slavery: Marketplace Morning Report Transcript
Which country today has the largest number of unfree people? Is it A. Nigeria, B. Mexico; C. India; or D. Russia?
December 29, 2015
El Niño Across the Pacific Ocean
Where has the Pacific-based weather phenomenon hit hardest in 2015?
December 29, 2015
The Return of a Strong El Niño
The weather phenomenon has made itself felt all across the globe in 2015.
December 28, 2015
The Globalist’s Top Books of 2015
The ten best books on key global issues we presented on The Globalist Bookshelf this year.
December 17, 2015
Draining the Deserts
From small island nations to the Middle East’s major powers, water stress is a severe challenge for many countries.
December 10, 2015
A U.S. Carbon Transition?
What factors have helped the United States reduce its per capita emissions?
December 8, 2015
Indonesia Burning
How Indonesia’s out-of-control deforestation and slash-and-burn contributes massively to global warming emissions.
December 5, 2015
Clear-Cut Commodities
How consumers in China, Europe and India fuel tropical deforestation around the world.
December 4, 2015
Factoring in Deforestation Emissions
What percentage of global CO2 emissions from human activity stems from deforestation and land conversion?
December 3, 2015
Chopping Down Brazil
How much of Brazil’s rainforest has been lost and what has replaced it?
December 3, 2015
Deforestation: Set The World On Fire
How deforestation is warming the planet and what polices might rein it in.
December 2, 2015
Bolivia’s Fair Trade Gold
A Fair Trade certified gold mine in Bolivia offers a sustainable solution to a typically exploitative industry.
November 28, 2015
Dawn of the 22nd Century: Estimating Africa’s Population Size
Projecting population size over the long term is tricky business.
November 15, 2015
Adapt to Survive: Urban Flooding in the Philippines
Unable to afford relocation, residents of the flooded village of Artex are forced to adapt to survive.
November 14, 2015
The Gender Imbalance of the One-Child Policy
How the One-Child Policy affected Chinese demographics.
November 10, 2015
China: Where the Workers Went
How the One-Child Policy helped contribute to labor force shortages.
November 9, 2015
China Vs. the World: One-Child Policy
How the One-Child Policy changed China’s population trajectory.
November 8, 2015
Singapore Goes Green
A unique urban farming project thrives in the heart of Singapore.
November 7, 2015
China Vs. India: Fertility Rates Compared
In a global context, India today is higher on the high-fertility list than it has been in the past.
November 6, 2015
India Vs. China: The Catch-Up Race
Over the second half of the 20th century, China and India’s population increased at roughly the same rate.
November 6, 2015
India Vs. China: The Population Race
India will retain positive population growth until the late 2060s under current projections.
November 5, 2015
Population Growth at the Top: China Vs. India
India is expected to exceed China’s population by 2022, just seven years from now
November 5, 2015
Win-Win Entrepreneurship in Iran
An Iranian farmer has devised a way to both help nomads move their herds, and protect his farmland.
November 1, 2015
The Increasing Global Obesity Rate
The share of people globally who are overweight or obese is increasing rapidly.
October 30, 2015
6 Facts: Obesity in the United States
The future of health care in the United States could be highly dependent on the nation’s average waistline.
October 29, 2015
10 Facts: The Developing World’s Obesity Problem
The developing world’s obesity rate is gradually catching up with developed nations.
October 28, 2015
6 Facts: The World’s Heavyweight Nations
More than half of the world’s obese population live in just 10 nations.
October 27, 2015
New Beginnings in Timor-Leste
Improving educational standards in Timor-Leste is vital for its future success.
October 24, 2015
A Long History of Muslim and Arab Americans
Muslims have lived in the United States since its founding.
October 18, 2015
Muslim-American Immigrants
Immigration is rapidly growing the small, but longstanding U.S. Muslim population.
October 17, 2015
Seizing Opportunity in Myanmar
A father and son leap to fill a needed role in the emerging market of Myanmar.
October 17, 2015
Syria and Iraq War Refugees: Very Few Allowed Into U.S.
How do recent U.S. refugee admissions from the Middle East compare to peer countries?
October 15, 2015
Space Junk: The US Factor
A total of 5,182 cataloged objects in the orbit are attributable to the United States.
October 11, 2015
Space Junk: The Soviet Union and Successors Factor
While the source of space launches has diversified, Russia remains one of the two space superpowers.
October 10, 2015
Life Lessons in the Boxing Ring
George Khosi runs a boxing club in South Africa that aims to help local street kids.
October 10, 2015
US Gun Control Policies
The US stands out for lack of policy response after mass shootings.
October 9, 2015
US: World Leader on Mass Shootings
The US has more mass shootings than any other nation.
October 8, 2015
Gun Ownership: The US as World’s No. 1
The US gun ownership rate is the highest in the world.
October 8, 2015
Space Junk: The Asia Factor
China's 2007 test of an anti-satellite missile added nearly 3,000 fragments to the number of deadly or destructive items orbiting earth.
October 7, 2015
Space Junk: The French Factor
Much of the French debris can be traced to an accident in 1996, when a military satellite collided with a spent French rocket.
October 6, 2015
Mongolia: Challenges of Being a Transgender Teacher
Bureaucracy prevents Muugi, a transgender woman from Mongolia, from continuing her life as a teacher.
October 3, 2015
Continuity at the Top
Since 1892, which of the following institutions has seen the fewest changes in leadership? (A.) Catholic Church (B.) General Electric (C.) U.S. Presidency (D.) British Prime Ministers
September 30, 2015
Coffee: The Climate Connection
Global coffee prices have increased rapidly because of of increasingly unfavorable climate conditions.
September 29, 2015
Coffee: The Nordic Dimension
Coffee in Nordic countries became popular in the 19th century, as those countries began to tax alcoholic beverages more heavily.
September 29, 2015
Coffee: The U.S. (and Big Power) Connection
Coffee consumption in the world’s two most populous countries – China and India – is also increasing steadily.
September 29, 2015
Not Only China’s Economy May Beat the U.S.’s By 2050
By 2050 it is possible that the U.S. economy will not just be smaller than China’s -- but India’s as well.
September 28, 2015
Coffee: The Italian Connection
Coffee was first introduced to Italy in the 1500s as a result of the thriving trade between Venice and North Africa and the Middle East.
September 28, 2015
China Economy: Will Not Be Larger Than U.S. Even By the End of This Century
Despite a significant growth differential in China’s favor, the country’s per capita GDP will equal only 42% of the U.S. level by 2050.
September 28, 2015
Coffee: The Brazilian Connection
Brazil is the largest coffee consumer among the world’s developing countries.
September 28, 2015
China’s Economy Will Be Larger Than U.S. by 2028
Currently, the Chinese economy is just 40% smaller than the U.S. when measured at market exchange rates.
September 27, 2015
China Economy: Already Larger Than U.S.
When will China overtake the United States as the world’s largest economy?
September 26, 2015
Haiti: Rebuilding the Right Way
After the devastating earthquake in 2011, one Haitian civil engineer took it upon herself to rebuild Haiti the right way.
September 20, 2015
How Nigeria “Lost” 162 Million People
The United Nations has recently trimmed its forecast for Nigeria’s future population growth.
September 20, 2015
Europe Vs. China: Whose Population Will Shrink More?
China’s population is expected to shrink by 372 million by 2100 – or four times the number Europe will lose.
September 19, 2015
Nigeria: Larger Population Than All of Europe?
By 2100, Africa’s most populous country alone will have about 107 million more people than all of Europe with its 48 countries.
September 18, 2015
Nigeria Vs. North America: Role Reversal
North America's population is currently twice as large as Nigeria's. By 2100, it will be the other way around.
September 17, 2015
Africa Vs. Asia: The Population Dimension
Today, Africa’s population is one-quarter the size of Asia’s. By 2100, it will be just 10% smaller.
September 16, 2015
Refugee Crisis Compared: Syria Now, Vietnam Then
A comparison between United States and Germany: Who takes most refugees?
September 14, 2015
Female Entrepreneurship Thrives in Poland
Poland leads the charge on female entrepreneurship, with more than one-third of its companies run by women.
September 13, 2015
Afghanistan: From Subjugation to Success
Following the fall of the Taliban, Kamila Sidiqi has taken full advantage of the new rights afforded to women.
September 5, 2015
Working the Ranch in Montana
Following in the footsteps of her ancestors, Megan herds cattle on a 2,000 acre ranch in Montana.
August 29, 2015
Korea’s Ongoing Divide
We wonder: How big is South Korea's economy compared to that of its northern rival?
August 24, 2015
Russia Goes Steampunk
In the shadow of a Russian military plant, two artists ply their trade.
August 22, 2015
Uganda’s Technology Boom
Business incubators in Uganda are helping young technology entrepreneurs pursue their dreams.
August 15, 2015
Uruguay: Paying Homage to the Old Gods
Residents of Uruguay's capital, Montevideo, gather to celebrate the festival of the sea goddess Yemanjá.
August 9, 2015
Just the Facts: World’s Million-People Cities
There are about 500 Million-People cities worldwide. How many does China have?
A - 45, B - 58, C - 105 or D - 148?
July 30, 2015
Photo Essay: Havana’s Favorite Mechanic
A Cuban mechanic makes the most of the meager supplies Havana has to offer.
July 5, 2015
The Uber of Athens
In 2011, Nikos Drandakis launched an app connecting people and taxis in Athens.
June 21, 2015
Seeking Sanctuary
Which industrialized country received the most asylum seekers in 2014?
June 20, 2015
The World’s Biggest Arms Importer
Which country imported the most arms in recent years -- Saudi Arabia, China, UAE or India?
June 17, 2015
Can Nigeria Finally Turn the Corner?
Africa's largest economy ranks among the hardest places to do business.
May 30, 2015
Moldova: Children of Migrants Abroad
Moldova's weak job market forces migrant workers to leave their families.
May 22, 2015
Racial Disparity in the United States
Why are black Americans protesting across the nation?
May 2, 2015
Legacies of the Vietnam War
A team of brave women work to remove an explosive legacy of the Vietnam War from Laos.
April 30, 2015
Global Migration in Perspective
Back in 1900, immigrants made up 3% of the global population. What is the percentage today?
April 26, 2015
Hydro Power Over Homes in Peru
The homes of the Ashaninka people are threatened by the construction of a hydroelectric dam in Peru.
April 25, 2015
The Rise — and Fall? — of Google
Google’s dominance of the internet could bring them under threat of antitrust action.
April 19, 2015
Yemen: Youth Bulges and Geopolitics
A youth-heavy population in Yemen could spell increased insecurity in the future.
April 18, 2015
The Sand Lords of Dubai
As the working day comes to an end, workers in Dubai congregate to enjoy a bout of wrestling in the sand.
April 18, 2015
At Home in Cuba’s Campoamor Theatre
Even though the last curtain fell in 1965, one man still calls Havana's Campoamor Theatre home.
April 11, 2015
Taking Stock of the World’s Billionaires
Stunning facts about the world’s wealthiest people.
April 6, 2015
Nigeria: Lights, Camera, Action!
Each year, Nigeria's film industry makes more movies than Hollywood. Get behind the scenes with these photos.
April 4, 2015
Urbanization in Serbia
Despite widespread migration to urban areas in Serbia, some communities maintain traditions.
March 22, 2015
Untouched Cambodia
Despite rapid growth in tourism and commercial industry, there are still parts of Cambodia untouched by this development.
March 15, 2015
Biofuels in Malaysia: Not So Sustainable?
Logging in Malaysia has cost the Batek Negritos much of their rainforest homeland.
March 7, 2015
7 Facts: New York, the World’s Second City
New York and the role of urban economies in the United States and the world.
March 7, 2015
9 Facts on China’s Economy Overtaking the United States
For China, the dramatic economic milestone in 2014 represents a return to past glory.
March 6, 2015
Wealth Per Person: Where the U.S. Stays Ahead of China
On one metric, China will still trail the U.S. economy for the rest of this century.
March 5, 2015
Myanmar: Captain at the Helm
A young Myanmarese boy takes the helm of his father's boat.
February 28, 2015
10 Facts: Women in the Workforce: U.S. Versus the Rest
Are U.S. women still leading OECD nations in workforce participation?
February 26, 2015
Women in the Workforce: A Global Perspective
Seven decades since the end of World War II, do U.S. women still lead in workforce participation rates?
February 26, 2015
Indigenous Mexicans’ Homes Under Threat
The Tzotzil people of southern Mexico survive off land the government wants to repossess.
February 22, 2015
10 Facts on Modern Slavery in Mexico and Haiti
One large country and one small country both struggle with modern slavery.
February 20, 2015
9 Facts on Modern Slavery in Nigeria
The Boko Haram insurgency is worsening an already-grave problem facing Nigeria.
February 19, 2015
The New Russian Empire: Modern Slavery in Russia
154 years after the abolition of serfdom, Russia is Europe’s most slave-holding nation, in modern terms.
February 16, 2015
India: The Center of Modern Slavery?
10 facts on modern slavery in India and beyond.
February 14, 2015
Secret Love in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, love is complicated by tradition and familial expectations.
February 14, 2015
5 Facts: The World’s Largest City
Tokyo stands above the rest as the world’s largest metropolitan economy.
February 12, 2015
6 Facts: China’s Growing Middle Class
The Chinese government has shifted its economic focus on home.
February 10, 2015
Key Facts: The Global Rise of Consumers
Private consumption is rising rapidly in the world’s emerging markets.
February 9, 2015
Malian Blacksmith Associations
In Mali, local blacksmiths work without electricity to forge for the local community.
February 7, 2015
Where the Billionaires Are
Just six countries account for more than half (1,228) of the world’s 2,325 billionaires.
February 6, 2015
5 Facts: Japan’s Aging Workforce
Japan’s pension schemes have turned their workforce into one of the oldest in the world.
February 6, 2015
Slavery in the 21st Century
Five countries account for over 60% of the 35.8 million people worldwide trapped in modern slavery.
February 5, 2015
6 Facts: Pensions for the Aging Workforce
Where you live can have a huge impact on your pension benefits.
February 5, 2015
Europe’s Muslim Minorities
France and Germany have the largest Muslim populations in Western Europe.
February 4, 2015
7 Facts: All Play and No Work?
Mediterranean Europe takes the gold on early golden years.
February 4, 2015
Where the World’s Muslims Live
The world’s Muslim population is highly concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region.
February 3, 2015
5 Facts: The Workers Won’t Stop Working
On average, over half of 55-64 year-olds are still working throughout the OECD.
February 3, 2015
7 Facts: The Rapidly Vanishing U.S. Manufacturing Worker
The share of jobs held in the manufacturing sector continue to fall in the United States.
February 2, 2015
6 Facts: Tracking the Spread of Tea
Tea originated in China, but it took the British Empire for it to spread.
February 1, 2015
Afghan Women Train to Save Lives
Afghan women train as midwives at a clinic in order to help save lives in their villages.
February 1, 2015
10 Facts on the Origins of Gay Rights in Berlin
Nineteenth century Berlin was the birthplace of gay rights.
January 31, 2015
12 Facts: Europe’s Immigration Nations
The United States isn't the only country that can claim to be a nation of immigrants.
January 30, 2015
India: Getting Back to No. 2
India used to have the world’s second-largest economy. Can it reclaim that position?
January 26, 2015
9 Facts: Saudi Arabia’s Shiite Problem
Saudi Arabia is 93% Muslim. But it is more divided than it appears.
January 24, 2015
10 Facts: Where the World’s Muslims Live
The world’s Muslim population is highly concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region.
January 24, 2015
Football in Kolkata
A 90 year old rivalry between two Indian football teams continues today.
January 24, 2015
8 Facts: Where the Billionaires Are
Nearly 25% of the world's billionaires hail from a single country.
January 23, 2015
The Globalist’s Top 10 Features on Greece
Understanding Greece's crucial role in Europe.
January 22, 2015
Europe’s Eager Islamism Understanders
Is Europe's long slumber about Islamist ideology about to end?
January 22, 2015
8 Facts: Counting Billionaires
There is only one billionaire for every 3.2 million people on Earth.
January 22, 2015
7 Facts: Billionaires Vs. the Rest of Us
Forget the top 1%, the top 0.00003% have all the money.
January 21, 2015
10 Facts: Europe’s Muslim Minorities
Even in France, Muslims represent less than 10% of the population.
January 20, 2015
9 Facts: The Lonely Female Billionaire
Though billionaire females are greatly outnumbered by billionaire men, their combined wealth is still staggering.
January 19, 2015
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is often overlooked among the South Asian nations. Here are eight reasons it shouldn’t be.
January 17, 2015
10 Facts: Why European Women Are Leaning In
When it came to women working, the United States once led. Now it lags.
January 15, 2015
8 Facts: Manufacturing’s Shrinking Share of U.S. GDP
Americans have traded jobs in manufacturing for jobs in the service sector.
January 14, 2015
The Human Side of North Korea
North Koreans aren’t the robots they are often portrayed as in Western newspapers and magazines.
January 10, 2015
6 Facts: American Women Aren’t Going Back to Work (Yet)
Women left the workforce in droves after the last U.S. recession. So far, they haven't come back.
January 6, 2015
Best of the Globalist Quiz 2014
A selection of our favorite Globalist Quizzes from 2014.
January 3, 2015
Women’s Rights in Ghana: Protecting Widows
Akumaa Mama Zimbi helps widows in Ghana preserve their land and their rights.
January 3, 2015
8 Facts: Assessing Ukraine’s Options
Realism needs to prevail in Kiev, but the prospects aren't that dim.
January 2, 2015
Folk Music Thrives in Slovenia
Hinko Sernc has been practicing Slovenian folk music since before the Great Depression.
December 31, 2014
Where the Manufacturing Jobs Are
What percentage of U.S. jobs does the manufacturing sector account for?
December 30, 2014
The Globalist’s Top 10 Features on Japan
Top features on Japan's uncertain future.
December 30, 2014
A Story of Poverty in New York City
A young couple in New York City try to panhandle enough money to raise a child.
December 27, 2014
The Globalist’s Top 10 Features on Women
A selection of the most interesting features on women and gender issues published by The Globalist in 2014.
December 25, 2014
The Globalist’s Top 10 Features on African Americans
A selection of the best features on African Americans published by The Globalist in 2014.
December 22, 2014
The Globalist’s Top 10 Features on Africa
A selection of the most interesting features on Africa published by The Globalist in 2014.
December 17, 2014
The Homeless in Tokyo: An Understated Issue
Homeless people in Tokyo number more than the government wants to admit and sleep in the shadow of City Hall.
December 13, 2014
10 Facts: Literacy Rates in India
India faces a large gender divide when it comes to literacy rates.
December 12, 2014
6 Facts: Literacy Rates of Young People
Literacy rates among young people are improving.
December 11, 2014
8 Facts: Adult Literacy Rates
Adult literacy rates have been improving year on year since the 1950s.
December 10, 2014
America’s Unfulfilled Promise: An Economic Bill of Rights
Roosevelt's 1944 State of the Union message to Congress shows the U.S. the way forward.
December 9, 2014
11 Facts: China’s Improving Literacy Rate
Since 1990, China's literacy rate has been rapidly improving.
December 9, 2014
Minorities in Vietnam: The Muslim Champa People
The beautiful rituals of the Champa people in Vietnam.
December 7, 2014
9 Facts: Vietnam and South Korea’s Path to Shared Prosperity
How trade and investment can overcome a treacherous historical legacy.
December 4, 2014
5 Facts: Does Germany Deflate the Rest of Europe?
France's cost of labor and goods is actually on track with EU goals. Germany's is way out of line.
December 4, 2014
Sarkozy: A Comeback in France?
The former French President's return to the Elysée Palace will be anything but a cosy affair.
December 2, 2014
Piketty on Immigration
Why aren't poor Americans more up-in-arms over rising levels of income inequality?
December 1, 2014
8 Facts on India’s Literacy Problem
Indian women account for one of every four illiterate adults worldwide.
November 30, 2014
I, Robot: 10 Facts
The automotive industry dominates the ever growing field of robotics.
November 28, 2014
7 Facts: The World’s Working Poor
Many of the world's poorest workers have jobs, but their jobs don't pay enough for them to escape poverty.
November 27, 2014
9 Facts: Unemployment in the Developing World
Lack of jobs remains a stubborn problem for the world's most vulnerable workers.
November 26, 2014
6 Facts on Youth Unemployment: A Turkey-Sized Problem
The global economy is recovering -- but young people are still getting left behind.
November 25, 2014
7 Facts: Unemployed Workers of the World, Unite!
Advanced economies account for a disproportionate share of global joblessness.
November 24, 2014
18 Facts: Christians in China
Despite current attempts at suppression, the number of Christians is growing.
November 23, 2014
Immigration: Drain on Resources or Source of Growth?
What is the effect of immigration on national budgets? What is the GDP growth effect?
November 22, 2014
Blind Women Make Music in Egypt
A government program in Egypt helps educate and train young blind woman as classical musicians.
November 22, 2014
Holy Shit!
India has 17% of the worlds population but accounts for 60% of all people with no access to toilets.
November 20, 2014
The Connection Between Toilets and Rape in India
Around 65 percent of the rural population in India defecates in the open - this puts women at risk.
November 20, 2014
10 Facts: “Open Defecation” in India
India needs to change some sanitation habits to protect health and safety.
November 19, 2014
Aborigines in Australia: Living Off of the Land
Community leader Gordon "Sunno" Mitchell helps hold a local Aboriginal community together in Australia.
November 16, 2014
Climate Policy and the Developing World
Poor, low-carbon emitting nations are being targeted unfairly.
November 13, 2014
12 Facts on China’s Economic History
China's boom restores the country's former global economic preeminence.
November 10, 2014
For Whom the Wall Fell?
How are the former Soviet Union and other Central and Eastern European nations faring?
November 7, 2014
Obama’s Scorecard
Are Americans better off today than they were when President Obama was sworn in as president?
November 4, 2014
Enterprise in Kenya: Small Business is a Big Dream
Moses has forged a truly successful small businesses in Kenya but his story is a rare one.
November 2, 2014
12 Facts on Sergeant-at-Arms in Ottawa and in History
The Canadians experience with terrorism brings the historic role to light.
October 30, 2014
11 Facts on India’s Global Clout
How much clout does India have in today's global economy?
October 30, 2014
11 Facts on Indonesia in the Global Economy
How much clout does Indonesia have in today's global economy?
October 30, 2014
Just The Facts: Brazil’s Global Economic Clout
How much clout does Brazil have in today's global economy?
October 29, 2014
A New World Emerges
Who's up, who's down: How much do you know about the global economy?
October 27, 2014
Capturing Traditional Life in Russia
Two elderly sisters embody a sometimes forgotten but not abandoned traditional style of living in Russia.
October 26, 2014
10 Facts: Women Politicians on the Rise Globally
Even Sub-Saharan Africa does better than the United States.
October 23, 2014
How the ECB Will Eke Out Some Growth (Almost)
The Eurozone is likely to grow at 0.9%.
October 21, 2014
9 Facts: Beethoven for the World
Beethoven's music helped fundamentally reshape the way we experience music.
October 19, 2014
Old Industry in Indonesia: Pictures of a Sugar Cane Community
Industrial communities in Indonesia form community around old sugar cane plants.
October 17, 2014
Russia: Really Part of Europe?
Most of Russia's land lies in the East, but most of its people live in the West.
October 17, 2014
5 Facts: Muslims and Islam – Now and Then
Can Islam rediscover the tolerance it practiced for many centuries?
October 15, 2014
10 Facts: Kurdistan and the Kurds
The history of Kurdistan helps explain the Kurds’ current conundrum.
October 14, 2014
Churchill’s Disgruntled Diatribe on Islam
The West's policy in the Muslim world may hearken back to opinions held by leaders from its past.
October 13, 2014
Charity in Brazil: Helping Children on the Street
Picturing the growth of homeless children in Brazil.
October 12, 2014
10 Facts: Women and the Nobel Prize
Across all disciplines, only one in twenty Nobel recipients have been women.
October 10, 2014
5 Facts: Texas Explains the U.S. Job Recovery
U.S. job market may be marching back to pre-recession numbers, but these gains are unevenly distributed.
October 9, 2014
9 Facts: Resurging Poland
Poland has come a long way since the fall of the Soviet Union.
October 8, 2014
Who Created ISIS?
Syria is the 14th country in the Muslim world to be invaded, occupied or bombed by U.S. forces.
October 7, 2014
Russia: Life After Empire
How much smaller is Russia today than in its days as an empire?
October 7, 2014
Labor in India: A Rickshaw Driver’s Story
Mohammed the rickshaw driver shows a slice of street life in India.
October 5, 2014
Cycling in Eritrea: Five Photos That Capture a National Obsession
Eritrea has one of Africa's most unique sporting crazes.
September 20, 2014
What Will The United Kingdom Look Like Without Scotland?
The impact is not as big as you think.
September 17, 2014
10 Facts: The World’s Newest (Potential) Nation
An independent Scotland would have slightly more people than Turkmenistan.
September 17, 2014
Smaller Nations in a Big World
Of the 193 countries in the United Nations, how many are smaller than Scotland?
September 17, 2014
Kazakhstan: the People Behind the Plans
People from all across Central Asia head to Astana, Kazakhstan to earn a living.
September 14, 2014
9 Facts: Millionaires Galore
How many people around the world can be called a millionaire?
September 10, 2014
9 Facts: Why Is the United States Trading Less With Africa?
The United States is the only major economy that trades less with Africa now than six years ago.
September 9, 2014
8 Facts: Taking Stock of Ukraine’s Economy
Ukraine's economy has been stuck in neutral since the end of the Cold War.
September 5, 2014
9 Facts: The World’s Polio Problem
Polio is still a big problem for poor, war torn countries.
September 3, 2014
5 Facts: Global Jet Set
Since the mid-20th century, the number of international tourists has grown rapidly.
August 30, 2014
Erdogan’s Turkey
Where does Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Turkey rank in terms of global competitiveness?
August 30, 2014
9 Facts: Race and Poverty in America
Half a century into the war on poverty in the United States, how are minorities faring?
August 28, 2014
Body Mass Index (BMI): Too Crude A Tool?
The measure still used globally for obesity actually does not measure fat.
August 24, 2014
The United Kingdom: The People Behind Poverty Statistics
The unique and compassionate Jones family fight inter-generational poverty
August 23, 2014
America’s 50-Year War on Poverty
Which of the United States' major racial groups has the highest poverty rate?
August 22, 2014
Too Much Salt: A Truly Global Health Problem
Adults consume too much salt, in a staggering 181 of 187 countries studied
August 21, 2014
African Americans: The State We’re In
Time for action: Black America's sad balance sheet 50 years after major civil rights reform.
August 21, 2014
Africa’s Electricity Divide
Sub-Saharan Africa has some of the lowest rates of access to electricity in the world.
August 13, 2014
9 Key Facts: Black-White Wage Gap in the United States
Since 2000, the wage gap between white and black Americans has increased dramatically.
August 12, 2014
6 Facts: Unemployment Among African Americans
Black unemployment rate is consistently twice that of whites.
August 11, 2014
8 Facts: U.S. Incarceration: Still a Very Unequal Nation
Incarceration of black Americans is over three times their 12.2% share of the U.S. population.
August 10, 2014
The State of Black America
Fifty years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act, how much progress have black Americans made?
August 10, 2014
7 Facts: African Americans and Education
The education gap between black and white students is still large.
August 9, 2014
7 Facts: Household Wealth in Black America
The wealth gap between whites and blacks has reached record levels.
August 8, 2014
8 Key Facts About Africa
Africa has one of the youngest and fastest-growing consumer markets in the world.
August 6, 2014
9 Facts: Africa’s Middle Class
For all the recent hype, inequality and joblessness stifle the dynamic growth of Africa's middle class.
August 6, 2014
5 Facts: The Biggest Predicament for Israel
Adverse demographic trends are at the heart of the problems for Israel.
July 31, 2014
12 Ways Tunnels Shaped Warfare
From antiquity to Gaza, tunnels let insurgents take on a powerful enemy
July 30, 2014
9 Facts: The Vanishing Russian Male
Russian males have one of the highest mortality rates outside of Sub-Saharan Africa.
July 29, 2014
The Shifting Landscape for Iran’s Women
Surprising Insights from a key country in the Middle East
July 27, 2014
11 Reasons the Mekong River Could Spark Asia’s First Water War
China dams the Mekong, threatening other nations’ peace and livelihood
July 27, 2014
10 Worrying Signs Argentina is Facing Yet Another Financial Crisis
Argentina is on the brink of its third major economic crisis in the last 35 years.
July 17, 2014
The Ancient Silk Road: What and Where It Was
A network that once carried gems, spices and silk now carries electronics.
July 12, 2014
As China Gets Rich…The World Slows
The laws of economics dictate that as China becomes rich, world economic growth starts to slow.
July 11, 2014
The World’s Millionaire Stock Is on the Rise
The world's "millionaire club" grew faster than most economies in 2013.
July 2, 2014
Larks and Owls: Sleep, Evolution and Industrialization
Sleep has a long evolutionary history. And yet science does not know why we do it.
June 27, 2014
U.S.-China: Per Capita Troop Strength
While the United States has 0.48% of its population in the military, China has only 0.17%.
June 25, 2014
The Global Economy’s “Group of 48”
About a quarter of the world's countries individually produce between 0.1% and 1% of global GDP.
June 16, 2014
The Global Economy’s 0.1% Club
The majority of the world’s nations produce less than 0.1% of global GDP.
June 16, 2014
It Is Lonely at the Top
Only 18 countries have more than a 1% share of the world’s total GDP.
June 12, 2014
U.S. Gun Ownership
Despite the unconscionable liberalization of U.S. gun laws, gun ownership rates have gone down. Why?
May 29, 2014
Why the Taliban Thrive in Pakistan
Why is Pakistan’s commercial hub less stable than ever?
May 28, 2014
The Poor in the World’s “Rich” Countries
In the US and elsewhere, the social and economic fallout from the 2008 financial crisis continues.
May 21, 2014
Why are Honey Bees Critical for Human Survival?
Fewer honey bees mean less to eat and higher food prices
May 17, 2014
Where China Truly Innovates
The old truism of Chinese copycatting no longer applies in the online world.
May 15, 2014
Sizing Up Nigeria’s Power Needs
Which common appliance uses about as much electricity in a year as the average Nigerian does?
May 10, 2014
How to Manage China
Is the highly centralized, top-down approach best for China’s future?
May 6, 2014
Outside War: Syria’s Women and Children Carry On, Abroad
Photo Gallery: Scenes of life in the world's second largest refugee camp.
May 4, 2014
The Curious Source of U.K. Competitiveness
Why does the U.K. keep aiding and abetting tax cheats?
May 1, 2014
Alibaba Goes Searching for Treasure (via U.S. IPO)
Adapting technology but depending on China’s huge e-commerce market.
April 28, 2014
U.S. vs. China: Measuring the Military
There are many ways to weigh the size of a nation's armed forces.
April 27, 2014
Next: An African Pope?
Where is the Catholic Church growing? When will the Vatican hierarchy lose its European/Western bent?
April 27, 2014
Asian Welfare States
What are Asian growth nations’ plans for developing modern welfare systems?
April 26, 2014
China’s Age-Old Matchmaking Traditions
What is the history behind marriage matchmaking in China and where is it headed?
April 19, 2014
Birth Rates in Africa: Not Following Asia
More contraception would help Africa educate the young and govern itself.
April 17, 2014
Russia and Europe: Separated at Birth
What were the geographic and economic factors that marked Russia’s development?
April 13, 2014
Africa’s Electricity Poverty
How many people in Africa live without any access to electricity?
April 13, 2014
Russia’s Miserable Century: 85 Million “Gone Missing”
What was the human cost of Russia's 20th century trials and tribulations?
April 10, 2014
Is China’s One-Party Rule Undemocratic?
Can one-party rule enable consensus, competence, the competition of ideas and a can-do spirit?
April 1, 2014
Parachuting Over Ukraine, at Age 90
War, uniforms, armies: Military memories in a troubled landscape.
March 30, 2014
10 Facts: Will Global Defense Spending Rise?
After Ukraine, many voices beat the drums for more money going to defense.
March 30, 2014
10 Facts: Sizing Up NATO’s Defense Spending
The euro crisis means NATO militaries are likely to shrink further.
March 30, 2014
10 Facts: Russia Vs. U.S. — Comparing Defense Spending
The two countries' defense is outsized – and on a parallel track of sorts.
March 30, 2014
United States: Not Exceptional, But One Nation Among Many
Americans' attitudes about the U.S. role in the world have changed markedly.
March 25, 2014
10 Steps Europe Must Take on Energy
How to meet the opportunity presented by Russia to ready the EU's energy policies for a more stable future
March 23, 2014
Malaysia’s Complex Ties With Islam
A closer look at a country in the global headlines
March 23, 2014
The Return of Jewish Germany
Since World War II, Germany has partially rebuilt its Jewish population.
March 22, 2014
Post-Russia: Europe’s Energy Alternatives, Realistically Viewed
Ten Facts: Breaking dependence on Russian energy is easier said than done
March 21, 2014
Spain May Have to Reset Its Culinary Clock
The structure of daily life in Spain gets revamped — an example of European unification.
March 19, 2014
Shortsighted Russia, Patient China
Ten ways Putin's Crimea intervention re-opens the door to territorial claims against Russia.
March 18, 2014
Ten Facts: Iran and the Internet
Can the reform government in Iran finally bring the country's internet up to speed?
March 18, 2014
Ukraine: Why Letting Go Is So Hard For Russia
The West and Russia both have vested interests in Ukraine’s future.
March 17, 2014
U.S. Fracking and the Russian Bear
Can U.S. shale gas really rebalance global supplier relationships?
March 17, 2014
U.S. Energy Exports and U.S. Foreign Policy
Is the U.S. hyping its shale gas options well beyond what it can actually deliver?
March 17, 2014
9 Ways Putin Has Let Russia Down
Grandstanding in Crimea runs counter to Russia's economic interests — and may cost Putin his power.
March 16, 2014
Russia’s Grip on Ukraine’s Energy Supply
Trying to loosen the symbiotic energy relationship between Russia and Europe.
March 12, 2014
Britain as Corrupt Russia’s Key Facilitator
How the City of London launders Russia's cash.
March 10, 2014
10 Facts for International Women’s Day
The state of women's rights around the world -- at a glance.
March 8, 2014
A Nation of Home Offices?
How has technology shifted the location of work in the United States?
February 4, 2014
Mr. Obama, Stop the Privatization of U.S. Intelligence!
Why the U.S. Congress must not turn a fundamental government responsibility over to the private sector.
January 30, 2014
India’s Water Crisis
How is India's inability to provide clean drinking water affecting its economy and people?
January 14, 2014
Gaza: Scenes of Human Tenacity
Young people hold on to the future, even as conflict surrounds them.
January 12, 2014
Electricity: Who’s the Cleanest of Them All?
Quiz: Brazil, Canada, Germany or US: Which major country performs best when using renewable sources?
January 11, 2014
America’s 50-Year War on Poverty
Key figures on poverty in the United States, five decades after President Johnson launched his “war.”
January 10, 2014
Guide to 2014: Global Issues
Our list of the top 10 issues facing the world in the coming year.
January 9, 2014
Ten Challenges Around the World in 2014
The Globalist identifies the biggest challenges facing some of the world's leading countries in the coming year.
January 9, 2014
Shanghai: Urban Family Life
For these couples, married life in the big city can be a big challenge.
January 5, 2014
Just The Facts: Noxious Beijing
What may be forcing the Chinese government's hand on cutting emissions?
January 4, 2014
Germany: What Makes A Nation Rich or Poor?
Are Germans less financially wealthy than those in Europe's poorer countries?
January 3, 2014
The Low-wage, Low-education U.S. Future?
Will the U.S. economy become dominated by retail, leisure and education/health services?
January 2, 2014
Top 10 Upcoming Global Elections
A list of the most interesting elections of 2014, by date.
January 1, 2014
Energy: Subsidizing the Rich
How do energy subsidies benefit the upper and middle classes at the expense of low-income people?
December 31, 2013
U.S.: Rich Get Richer, Everyone Else Pays Taxes
How capital rules the tax code and labor pays the bill.
December 30, 2013
The Globalist’s Top Books of 2013
Excerpts from the ten best books in our library this year.
December 29, 2013
Eastern Uganda: Back to School
With the end of LRA rebel attacks in Uganda, life has returned to normal for kids like Dan Opiding.
December 29, 2013
Africa’s Unretiring Leaders
Which current African leader has led his country the longest?
December 26, 2013
20 Facts About Mikhail Kalashnikov’s AK-47
From combat zones to inner city ganglands, the AK-47 has had a pervasive effect.
December 24, 2013
Pope Francis on Income Inequality
Excerpts from Pope Francis's July 2013 speech on social justice and income inequality in Rio de Janeiro.
December 24, 2013
Belarus: Women of World War II
Many women served on the Soviet front lines in Belarus as fighters, support staff and resistance.
December 22, 2013
Shenzhen: The 80s Generation Comes of Age
Life in the big city for a generation that grew up after the start of economic reforms.
December 15, 2013
Just The Facts: India Goes Mobile
Examining the astounding social trends of India.
December 14, 2013
Social Mobility: Why Grandparents Matter So Much
No other factor determines one’s material position in life more than one's grandparents.
December 13, 2013
Just The Facts: A Presidential Road Trip
What is involved in preparing a U.S. President's trip abroad?
December 11, 2013
America’s $10 Billion Club
How many of the top 500 U.S. companies generated $10 billion or more in profits in 2012?
December 10, 2013
Liberia: The True Cost of Education
Mercy Womeh breaks rocks for less than four U.S. dollars a day to afford education to lift herself from poverty in Liberia.
December 8, 2013
1913: Who Recognized the New China?
Which major nation in 1913 was first to recognize China's new republic -- and why?
December 7, 2013
Nelson Mandela: 95 Years of Fighting for Peace
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013): freedom fighter, political prisoner, President of South Africa, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
December 5, 2013
Made in the USA: Iran’s Grievances
From Tehran's perspective, why is it so hard to have better relations with the US?
December 4, 2013
Bailing Out the Eurozone
What are the four ways to solve the eurozone's economic troubles?
December 2, 2013
Syria: When the Front Line is Everywhere
Syrian civilians and fighters pause for a photo, as the war rages around them.
December 1, 2013
Qatar: A Close-up
Are the wealthy few in the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar exploiting poor foreign workers?
November 30, 2013
Saudi Arabia’s Youth: Idle and Underskilled
How does Saudi Arabia's reliance on foreign labor affect its youth?
November 29, 2013
Italy: Lawyers Numerous, Justice Scarce
Italy has four times more layers than France, despite its similar size.
November 28, 2013
Questioning the Economic Benefits of Low Taxes
How do social choices shed a light on differences in tax policy in the United States and Europe?
November 27, 2013
How the U.S. Replicates Its Moneyed Elite
Despite high achievement, low-income students don’t attend elite colleges.
November 25, 2013
Just the Facts: CEOs and the Rest of Us
Executive compensation wasn't always so outlandish (and still isn't in most other developed countries).
November 21, 2013
Scenes of Afghanistan in Transition
Faces of the Afghan people in a moment of great change.
November 17, 2013
Just the Facts: Shipping Out of Afghanistan
How Afghanistan continues to ensnare the United States.
November 17, 2013
Just the Facts: Nigeria’s Oil Thieves
A dangerous game plays out in Africa’s most populous nation.
November 15, 2013
Just the Facts: Where China Beats the Entire World
How China's high-speed rail network beat global expectations.
November 13, 2013
Pakistan Looking Into an Uncertain Future
Travelers gazing out of the Khyber Mail train's windows in Pakistan.
November 9, 2013
Just the Facts: Social Media, Back to the Future
New media are actually older than old media, the historic exception.
November 8, 2013
Chinese Civic Protest
How common are protests in China, despite the serious ramifications towards those who do so?
November 8, 2013
China: Haunted By Its History
Imagine yourself for a moment as a leader of China -- and size up the magnitude of the challenge.
November 7, 2013
China’s Real Leap Forward
The economic gains of China over four decades are truly astonishing.
November 6, 2013
A Closer Look at Germany’s Trade Deficits(!)
Germany may run a trade surplus overall, but with some countries it has a deficit.
November 5, 2013
Spain: Decreeing Structural Reform
How is the Spanish Prime Minister using an old political tactic to modernize Spain’s economy?
November 4, 2013
As US Poverty Rises, So Does Number of Rich Households
Amid recovery, U.S. income inequality is still on the rise.
October 31, 2013
Inequality: Obama Era’s Defining Feature?
Evidence that America isn’t working well for its people.
October 31, 2013
Fracking: The Circus Comes to Town
What does it take to set up a natural gas fracking operation?
October 29, 2013
Does the U.S. Really Have the World’s Highest Corporate Tax Rate?
Ending a favorite U.S. myth, in 10 facts.
October 28, 2013
Europe and Asia United at Last
Turkey finally realizes the dream of connecting the two continents underneath the Bosphorus.
October 27, 2013
The Rise of Cheap Solar Energy
How are existing utilities reacting to solar energy becoming cost-effective?
October 24, 2013
Anti-Migrant Backlash Growing in Europe
A new Financial Times/Harris poll reveals rising anti-migration backlash in the big EU member states.
October 22, 2013
Welfare States: And The Winner Is?
A performance comparison of the West’s three welfare models.
October 14, 2013
Who is Janet Yellen?
Who is President Obama's nominee for Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve?
October 9, 2013
On the Rise Again: U.S. Health Care Spending
Why is U.S. health care spending about to start accelerating again?
October 9, 2013
The House of Unrepresentatives: 20 Facts About Congress In a Shutdown
The U.S. Congress is redefining the phrase "idle rich" during the government shutdown.
October 4, 2013
Can Germany Go Green?
Will Germany be successful in reducing its dependence on fossil fuels?
October 1, 2013
U.S. Ready for Clean Cars Yet?
U.S. car buyers are increasingly seeing clean cars as mainstream.
September 29, 2013
Food Stamp Nation
Is it really a surprise that the U.S. poor need support from programs like food stamps?
September 24, 2013
The Social Cost of U.S. Guns
How much does the United States spend each year on gun injuries, crimes and consequences?
September 24, 2013
Arctic Shipping on the Rise
How much has Arctic shipping grown in just a few years?
September 21, 2013
U.S. Stock Ownership: Who Owns? Who Benefits?
What percentage of Americans actually owns stock?
September 19, 2013
After Lehman: How US Debt Exploded
How much did public debt increase in US and EU due to the decision not to bail out Lehman Brothers?
September 18, 2013
German Elections: A Primer on Political Powersharing Since 1949
Politically speaking, Germany is a conservative country.
September 17, 2013
China’s Numbers Don’t Add Up
Chinese corruption and bureaucracy remain challenges for foreign businesspeople.
September 3, 2013
China’s Income Gap
China's rich-poor (and urban-rural) divide is looking more and more like the West's.
August 30, 2013
Guns Kill People, Unevenly
Gun violence falls along stark racial lines in the United States.
August 29, 2013
China Urbanizes
China already has over 100 cities with a population that exceeds 1 million people. What's next?
August 29, 2013
The Beacon of Democracy?
What steps can the United States take to make voting fairer?
August 28, 2013
The Battle Against “Apple Picking”
London, New York and San Francisco favor 'kill switch' to disable stolen phones.
August 26, 2013
Iraq’s Oil Hopes
Iraq hopes to up its oil production. But can it achieve these goals?
August 24, 2013
Emerging Consumers: A Big Turning Point
The consumer class is on the rise globally. Why is earning $10 a day a global economic pivot point?
August 21, 2013
1913: Population Growth and Imperial Ambitions
Did population growth help create the scenario for the first World War?
August 20, 2013
How Competitive Is the U.S.?
Americans like to think of their country as the top-ranked nation on many accounts. But does the perception match the reality?
August 19, 2013
Passing Up A Golden Opportunity
Vast infrastructure updates would be a wise choice for the United States.
August 18, 2013
Not China, Not Japan, Not North Korea
What is the real concern of average South Koreans?
August 18, 2013
Aid Workers Under Attack
Which country has been the site of the most attacks on aid workers between 2008 and 2012?
August 4, 2013
Sizing Up Europe
What is the average population size of an EU country? 5, 10, 20 or 40 million?
July 20, 2013
Perceptions of Superpowers
People think China will be the next superpower, but like the United States better.
July 18, 2013
Japan: Stuck in Neutral
Abe pivots between nationalists and modernity, big government and small government factions.
July 16, 2013
California Vs. the United States
California is a land of its own, constrained by 49 other states. How many of the smallest U.S. states would it take to reach the population of California?
July 13, 2013
Press Freedom in the G-20
Which country in the G-20, after China and Saudi Arabia, have the worst records on press freedom? Is it Turkey, Russia, India or Mexico?
June 14, 2013
U.S.-China Relations: The Globalist’s Top Features
A look back at The Globalist's recent articles on the U.S.-China relationship.
June 3, 2013
The United States: A Very Uneven Recovery
Richest get richer, but 93% of households below lag behind.
May 13, 2013
No News Is Bad News for the Pegasus Pipeline Spill
Why have major U.S. newspapers given minimal coverage to the Pegasus oil pipeline spills?
May 9, 2013
Niall Ferguson Vs. Keynes, the (Gay, Childless) Futurist
Did historian Niall Ferguson forget that Keynes was deeply concerned about the economic futures of his generation's grandchildren?
May 5, 2013
Global Meat Consumption, Pound Per Pound
In 2011, did the consumption of meat worldwide increase a lot, increase a little, or did it decrease?
May 4, 2013
The Declining Economic Might of American Men
Are men no longer bringing home the bacon in American marriages?
April 15, 2013
The U.S. Overqualification Crisis
Why the United States is looking to Germany for answers on higher education.
April 14, 2013
America’s Political Divide
New evidence of increasingly political polarization in the United States.
April 13, 2013
Rising Gasoline Costs Vs. Fuel Efficiency
How much would drivers save if passenger vehicles already met fuel economy standards that will be in place in 2025?
April 13, 2013
Continuity at the Top
Popes, presidents, CEOs and prime ministers — which organization has had the least turnover in leadership?
March 18, 2013
The World’s Working Poor
How many of the world's 3.1 billion workers earn less than $1.25 a day in wages?
March 16, 2013
How to Fight Climate Change — And Why
How is global warming-induced climate change affecting the global environment?
March 9, 2013
How Countries Compare on Corruption
Which major emerging nation is perceived to have the most corruption in its public sector?
February 26, 2013
The Constraints and Responsibilities of a CEO
What's it like to lead a giant pharmaceutical company?
February 19, 2013
Pope Benedict on Globalization
What did Pope Benedict view as the responsibilities of the world's rich countries to the poor?
February 13, 2013
Big-Time Exporters
In which major country do exports account for the highest share of the national economy?
February 11, 2013
Where Do Poor Americans Rank Globally?
How does the poverty line in the United States compare in a global context?
February 2, 2013
Hurricane Sandy in Perspective
Which year saw the highest total of economic damages worldwide from natural disasters?
January 30, 2013
Ranking U.S. Economic Growth
When it comes to economic growth, is the United States more like China or like Europe?
January 10, 2013
Ranking U.S. Income Inequality
Which pair of countries is most similar to the United States in terms of income inequality?
December 31, 2012
The Globalist’s Top Ten Richter Scale Features of 2012
The Globalist looks back at the ten most insightful essays by our editor-in-chief, Stephan Richter.
December 29, 2012
Reforming Global Finance: 2012 Highlights
The Globalist presents highlights from its Reforming Global Finance series.
December 28, 2012
The Globalist Research Center: 2012 Highlights
The Globalist Research Center presents its top features published in 2012.
December 27, 2012
The Globalist’s Top Features of 2012
The Globalist presents its top ten features for 2012.
December 26, 2012
The Globalist’s Top Books of 2012
The Globalist presents its top ten books for 2012.
December 25, 2012
Best of The Globalist Quiz 2012
We present some of our favorite selections of The Globalist Quiz for 2012.
December 24, 2012
America’s 1% Vs. the Globe’s 1.3 Billion
Do the world's poorest 1.3 billion people earn more income than the richest 1% of Americans?
October 29, 2012
American Exceptionalism and the Politics of Foreign Policy
Has the United States sacrificed its founding and traditional values in its conduct of foreign policy?
July 7, 2012
Toiling All Year Long
Which of these nations works the hardest by annual work hours: Greece, Germany, US or South Korea?
July 6, 2012
How We Lost American Exceptionalism
How did Democrats and Republicans both become the parties of war and the purveyors of an interventionist foreign policy?
July 6, 2012
Democratic and Republican Exceptionalism
How are the Democratic and Republican parties both complicit in turning the United States into a warfare/welfare state?
July 5, 2012
The Idea of American Exceptionalism
Has the United States lost the set of civic values that made it exceptional among nations?
July 4, 2012
Is The United States An Accidental Empire?
How did the United States end up with an empire — and how is that responsibility handicapping the country's future?
May 4, 2012
Austerity, Protests, Elections and Scandals: An International News Roundup
Stephan Richter discusses major international news stories with Diane Rehm on National Public Radio.
May 1, 2012
The Surprisingly Large U.S. Welfare State
True or false: The U.S. and European welfare states are a whole lot closer in size than is commonly thought?
April 18, 2012
Mario Monti: Reforming Italy
How does Italy's prime minister plan to cope with the euro crisis and revive his country's economy?
January 30, 2012
Cristina Kirchner on Argentina's Future
How does Argentina's recently re-elected president envision her country's future?
January 9, 2012
Mohamed Bouazizi: The Spark that Ignited the Arab Spring
How did a humble Tunisian fruit vendor unleash a tide of protest throughout the Arab world?
December 28, 2011
The Globalist’s Top Books of 2011
What were the most intriguing books featured on The Globalist Bookshelf in 2011?
December 22, 2011
The Globalist’s Person of the Year: Vaclav Havel
How did the former Czech president view Eastern Europe's role in the world?
December 21, 2011
Francis Fukuyama on the Americas
What are the biggest challenges confronting Latin America and the United States?
December 19, 2011
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Toward African Leadership
According to Liberia's president, what kind of leadership does her continent need?
October 10, 2011
The Reflections of Steve Jobs
We present the late Apple CEO's reflections on life, success — and death.
October 7, 2011
Top Ten Globalist Features on Afghanistan
Nearly ten years after the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, how is the country faring?
July 28, 2011
Gordon Brown on Renewing Western Economies
According to the former UK prime minister, what needs to be done to revive the Western economies?
July 22, 2011
Globalist Interview with Alan Greenspan: Should Jobs Matter in the U.S. Trade Debate?
Can the United States really rely on trade and exports to create jobs?
July 7, 2011
Are Illegal Immigrants <i>Really</i> a Drain on the U.S. Economy?
Contrary to popular wisdom, how are immigrants a boon to the U.S. economy?
June 29, 2011
Recep Tayyip Erdogan Speaks
What are the views of Turkey's prime minister on Europe, Islam and the future of his country?
June 27, 2011
Can the United States Remain United? A Globalist Special Collection
Why must the United States become a more unified, cohesive society in order to confront its deep-seated issues?
June 24, 2011
LVMH’s Bernard Arnault on “Reverse Globalization”
How has globalization affected how Europe's richest man does business?
May 2, 2011
Ai Weiwei on Modern China
Why is Chinese artist Ai Weiwei an outspoken critic of China's government?
April 8, 2011
Amr Moussa on the Arab World’s Revolutions
How does the secretary-general of the Arab League view the upheaval currently sweeping the Middle East?
March 25, 2011
South Sudan: A Country Is Born
What challenges will Africa's newest country face following its independence referendum?
February 10, 2011
The Globalist’s Top Features on the Middle East
Our top ten recent features on the Middle East paint a nuanced portrait of the world's most volatile region.
February 1, 2011
A Look Back at the Original “Sputnik Moment”
How did the United States rise to meet the challenge posed by Sputnik?
January 27, 2011
The Globalist’s Top Ten Features on China
What are The Globalist's most thought-provoking essays about China?
January 26, 2011
Tariq Ramadan on Diversity of Religion
What needs to be done to narrow the rift between the West and Islam?
January 8, 2011
The Globalist’s Top Ten Quotes of 2010
What were some of the most insightful quotes of 2010?
December 29, 2010
The Globalist’s Top Ten Richter Scale Features of 2010
What were The Globalist's most insightful Richter Scale features in 2010?
December 28, 2010
The Globalist Research Center’s Top Ten Features of 2010
What are The Globalist Research Center's most thought-provoking features of 2010?
December 27, 2010
The Globalist’s Top Ten Features of 2010
What were some of the most thought-provoking features published on The Globalist in 2010?
December 24, 2010
The Top Headlines of 2010
How did the world's major events in 2010 look to the headline writers?
December 23, 2010
The Globalist’s Top Ten Books of 2010
If you're looking for the best writing on global economics, politics and culture, our Globalist Bookshelf top ten list is the place to start.
December 22, 2010
Raghuram Rajan on the Necessity of Change
Is the world learning the right lessons from the recent global economic crisis?
December 18, 2010
Reversing Climate Change: What Needs to Be Done
How will redesigning existing systems help reverse some of the effects of climate change?
November 27, 2010
Jonathan Watts on China's Environmental Reform
What is China's government doing to reverse the effects of climate change?
October 23, 2010
Frontlines of Democracy: Does China Protest?
In the absence of democracy, how do Chinese citizens convey their frustrations to the government?
October 18, 2010
Gurcharan Das on the Difficulty of Being Good
What does one of India's most eminent writers have to say about some truly global problems?
October 9, 2010
Stefan Halper on the Beijing Consensus
How has China taught the world to think differently?
October 2, 2010
Clay Shirky on the Media Revolution
How have new media technologies heralded a revolution in the way we think and act?
September 25, 2010
America in the Global Competition of Ideas
Why is America's position in the global competition of ideas less robust than most Americans think?
September 21, 2010
Tony Judt on Recession
How will the economic recession affect the human psyche for generations to come?
August 26, 2010
From Churchill to Deep Water: The U.S.-U.K. Special Relationship
Beneath the surface, how is the tried-and-tested U.S.-U.K. alliance a contentious affair?
July 21, 2010
The U.S. Declaration of (Energy) Independence
How might America's Founding Fathers declare U.S. independence from oil?
July 3, 2010
Soccer's Wide Reach
What are the economic and social dimensions of the world's most popular sport?
June 11, 2010
The Rise and Fall of Goldman Sachs
Is Goldman Sachs becoming a victim of its own success?
April 20, 2010
The Dalai Lama Speaks
As he meets with President Obama, what does the Dalai Lama have to say about the suffering of the Tibetan people?
February 18, 2010
Top Globalist Research Center Features of 2009
What were the ten most thought-provoking features presented by The Globalist Research Center in 2009?
December 31, 2009
Top Ten Globalist Features of 2009
What were The Globalist's best features of the year?
December 30, 2009
The Globalist’s Top Books of 2009
What are The Globalist's ten favorite books of the year?
December 23, 2009
The Global Take on Corruption, 2000-2009
Does corruption inhibit economic development — or is it just the cost of doing business?
December 9, 2009
The Legacy of Walls
What were the economic and social consequences of the Berlin Wall?
November 10, 2009
The Cold War, 20 Years Later
How does the Cold War's legacy endure 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall?
November 9, 2009
Rescue, Recovery and Reform
What causes led to the financial crisis — and what's the way out?
July 27, 2009
Tata: How India Goes Global
How has India's Tata conglomerate become one of the world's premier industrial groups?
March 23, 2009
General Motors on the Skids
What are the root causes of the troubles of this venerable American icon?
March 17, 2009
Exxon Maximus
Have high oil prices made the world's largest company a lightning rod for criticism?
February 2, 2009
Obama’s Moment
Will Barack Obama usher in more prosperous, peaceful and hopeful times?
January 20, 2009
Obama Defined
What are some of the lesser-known facts about President Barack Obama?
January 19, 2009
The Globalist’s Favorite Books of 2008
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, what are some of our favorite books of 2008?
January 3, 2009
The Best of The Globalist Research Center in 2008
What were the ten most thought-provoking features presented by The Globalist Research Center in 2008?
December 30, 2008
Great Headlines From 2008
What witty and informative headlines appeared in newspapers and magazines in 2008?
December 25, 2008
Sizing Up the Bailout
What is the U.S. $700 billion bailout package equivalent to in dollar terms?
December 1, 2008
And the Winner Is…Competitiveness
Will the faltering global economy lead to more competition among nations?
December 1, 2008
Taking Stock of Capitalism
As U.S.-style capitalism comes under attack, what do the world's preeminent thinkers say about capitalism?
December 1, 2008
Obama: The Democrats’ Standard-Bearer
A wide range of opinions on the U.S. President-Elect.
November 4, 2008
John McCain and the World
How does the Republican standard-bearer view the United States' global role?
November 3, 2008
The Globalist’s Top Books on China
What are the ten most intriguing books on China published in the last decade?
August 11, 2008
SUVs: No Longer King of the Road
Can the United States' SUV craze survive gas at $4 a gallon?
June 5, 2008
How the KGB Reformed Russia
How is former KGB official Vladimir Putin different from the last KGB man to run the country?
May 9, 2008
Charity in the Face of Crisis
How are Kenya's poorest citizens coping with the upheaval sparked by the country's flawed elections?
January 30, 2008
American Truth Teller
How does one preeminent U.S. economist view the United States' current financial woes?
January 22, 2008
The Geography of Bliss: Dateline Qatar
In Doha, how do Mercedes and Starbucks compete with dozens of new skyscrapers in an ever-shifting cityscape?
January 12, 2008
The Best of The Globalist Research Center in 2007
What were the ten most thought-provoking features presented by The Globalist Research Center in 2007?
January 2, 2008
Best of The Globalist: 2007
What were the ten most intriguing features to appear on The Globalist in 2007?
January 1, 2008
Top Ten Headlines of 2007
How did the world's economy in 2007 look to the headline writers?
December 31, 2007
Remembering Benazir Bhutto
What were murdered political leader Benazir Bhutto's views on Pakistan?
December 27, 2007
The Globalist’s Best Books of 2007
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, what are some of the best books of 2007?
December 17, 2007
The Sputnik Shock
How did a 184-pound Soviet satellite hit the United States like a ton of bricks?
October 3, 2007
From Cold War to the Warming War
How are the concerns of smaller nations regarding global warming different than those of larger countries?
July 30, 2007
Britain’s Brown
Will a Gordon Brown premiership of Great Britain be worth the ten-year wait?
June 27, 2007
Reviewing Tony Blair
As he prepares to leave 10 Downing Street, what is the world saying about Tony Blair's legacy?
June 25, 2007
Gaza’s Broken China
How will the new landscape in the Palestinian territories affect the dynamic of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
June 21, 2007
Forty Years of Delusions
How has the 40th anniversary of the Six Days War shone a spotlight on today's crisis of leadership in the Middle East?
June 6, 2007
California Global Warming Solutions Act
How is California taking the lead on confronting global warming?
June 4, 2007
Why Nobody Cares About Iraq
Are most countries involved in Iraq acting solely out of self-interest?
June 1, 2007
The Iraq War in History
The United States' engagement in Iraq has lasted longer than its involvement in which major wars?
March 21, 2007
Madam President
What are Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel's views on the business of government?
March 8, 2007
Tiered America
When it comes to earning potential, what is the value of an education in the United States?
February 8, 2007
Globalization: The 2006-07 Balance Sheet (Part II)
How did leaders from around the world view globalization in 2006 — and what does this mean for 2007?
January 5, 2007
Globalization: The 2006-07 Balance Sheet (Part I)
What did U.S. opinion leaders have to say about globalization in 2006?
January 4, 2007
Thoughts for the 2007 Global Agenda
Which issues will dominate the global agenda in 2007?
January 1, 2007
Mr. Singh’s Arc of Prosperity
What does the future hold for ties between India and Japan?
December 20, 2006
The New Religion of Eco-Fundamentalism?
Does a zealous green movement threaten the well-being of capitalist societies?
December 1, 2006
Society and Globalization
How do different societies around the world deal with global change?
October 3, 2006
Khatami Speaks
What role does Mohammad Khatami believe religion can play in bridging the gulf between East and West?
September 19, 2006
Queen Noor on Clashing Civilizations
How can dialogue between disparate groups help to achieve global security?
August 14, 2006
China’s Forgotten Peasants: An Element of Unrest
Can China continue its economic rise without alienating its peasant population?
July 31, 2006
Forging a New Regional Architecture for Asia
Will Asia's growing economic independence lead to conflict with the West?
June 29, 2006
Fighting the War Against Terrorism: The View From Singapore
Can the key to fighting terrorism lie with who delivers the message?
June 28, 2006
The Global Benefits of Biofuels
How can biofuels help the developing world and the environment?
June 15, 2006
Advancing Biofuels
What does the future hold for the production of biofuels and other alternative fuels?
June 14, 2006
A Catalogue of Questions for Global Leaders
Can you guess to which world leader this governing philosophy can be attributed?
May 12, 2006
Globalization and the Creative Imperative
What role do policy makers have in defining the form globalization takes?
January 30, 2006
Mr. Ford’s Fatal Flip Flops
Is William Clay Ford, Jr. the right man to lead the company in troubled times?
January 25, 2006
Russia and Globalization
Fifteen years after the fall of communism, how is Russia interacting with the rest of the world?
January 17, 2006
Schwarzenegger — The Remake
What ambitions does Arnold Schwarzenegger have for California and how does he plan to realize them?
January 11, 2006
A British Assessment of U.S. Grand Strategy
What does one renowned British historian have to say about the U.S.' imperial foreign policy?
December 25, 2005
Top Ten Books on Globalization in 2005
We highlight some of the best books that appeared on The Globalist Bookshelf in 2005.
December 21, 2005
Istanbul: City of Endless Motion and Energy
How does Istanbul embody both the East and West, as well as the North and South?
December 16, 2005
Condoleezza Rice's European Trip
Did Condoleezza Rice's trip to Europe assuage European fears or simply maintain them?
December 8, 2005
Can Europe Go Global?
Can Europe find an economic system that allows it to stay competitive without exacerbating divisions?
December 7, 2005
The U.S. Battle Over China Continues
Can the U.S. government find a unified policy in order to deal with a growing China?
November 30, 2005
Women and Globalization
Where do women stand in some of the most important global issues of the day?
November 28, 2005
African Soccer Goes Global
How is the migration of African soccer player changing the game's international and African leagues?
November 21, 2005
Crime and Migration
How have diasporas created global networks of skilled criminals?
November 17, 2005
Drucker's Top 10: Wisdom for the Ages
What wisdom does Peter Drucker have to share from his 95 years on this earth?
November 16, 2005
Syria: The Long Road to Democracy?
Can a united group of Syrian opposition parties usher in democracy in their country?
November 15, 2005
China’s Take on Political Democracy
What is China's definition of democracy and what did the Chinese people have to do to get it?
November 14, 2005
Ring of Fire: The Paris Riots
What do these riots say about the state of integration in France and more widely in Europe?
November 11, 2005
European Values in the Age of Globalization
How does the European Commission view the challenges for EU members?
November 7, 2005
Iran's <i>Danse Macabre</i>
How is Iran trying to spin President Ahmadinejad's anti-Israel rant?
November 3, 2005
Liberian Elections — A Shadow of Hope
Why is Liberia's recent successful election only the beginning of what the country needs to accomplish?
October 25, 2005
India's Global Bridging Powers
Can India act as an effective medium between the developed world and the developing world?
October 19, 2005
Exploring the Bosphorus
How does the Bosphorus River offer unique insight into Istanbul's past?
October 12, 2005
Tony Blair on Globalization
Can Tony Blair push traditionally stoic Britain full-force into globalization?
October 5, 2005
Environment and Globalization
Which key environmental challenges have to be addressed?
October 3, 2005
Wahhabi Vs. Non-Wahhabi Islam — A Global Balance Sheet
Contemporary Dream Houses in the Philippines
September 29, 2005
Meet the New China: China’s Top Brands
Which companies from China are becoming household names around the world?
September 28, 2005
China and Globalization
How has China shaped — and changed — the global economic landscape?
September 27, 2005
Jacques Chirac on Europe’s Future
Does France's leader have the cure for what ails Europe?
September 9, 2005
The Uncertain Science of Climate Change
Do current climate change models offer an accurate view of global warming?
September 7, 2005
Latin America and Globalization
Does the 21st century hold prosperity or peril for Latin America?
August 30, 2005
Africa's Traditions and Religious Revival
How have religion and politics intertwined throughout Africa's history?
August 26, 2005
Globalized Islam
How has the movement of Muslims for economic reasons caused Islam to be a global religion?
August 17, 2005
Singapore’s Leader on Asia’s Future
What does Asia need to do to keep peace internally and stay competitive globally?
August 10, 2005
Asia and Globalization
How are smaller Asian countries dealing with the effects of globalization?
August 9, 2005
Japan and Globalization
Can Japan shape global events despite its struggling economy?
August 5, 2005
Manmohan Singh Speaks His Mind
What challenges is India confronted with in light of its rapidly expanding economy?
August 3, 2005
The United States and Globalization
How is the United States dealing with being the face of globalization?
July 28, 2005
United States, China, India and the Future
Do other countries perceive the growth of China and India as a positive development?
July 20, 2005
The Road to Europe’s Future
Can the European public regain confidence in its leaders and eventually its institutions?
July 19, 2005
Migration and Globalization
What challenges does migration pose to the world economy and global security?
July 13, 2005
London Bombings — The U.S. Perspective
What lessons can the West learn from London's encounter with terror?
July 11, 2005
Africa and Globalization
Why might the G8's focus on Africa also be a time for the continent to do some self-reflection?
July 7, 2005
Democracy Marches On
How would the universal adoption of democracy usher in a better future for all the world's people?
July 4, 2005
Health and Globalization
What role does health play in both fostering and deterring globalization?
June 29, 2005
Europe and Globalization
What role did globalization play in Europe's "no" vote for the EU constitution?
June 23, 2005
India and Globalization
How is India dealing with the dichotomy of high-tech industry and abject poverty?
June 14, 2005
Why China Loves Globalization
Why is China's President Hu Jintao upbeat about future economic and political reform?
June 7, 2005
The Middle East and Globalization
Our Read My Lips feature explores the many issues that the region still needs to resolve.
May 16, 2005
Safeguarding Russia’s Freedom
What are Putin's views on the relationship between freedom and the economy?
May 10, 2005
President Bush on Energizing America
What energy challenges does the United States face?
May 5, 2005
Japan's Call for Peacebuilding
What are Japan's plans for international aid and assistance to developing countries?
May 3, 2005
The Face of Human Rights
In what ways are human rights violated — and protected — around the world?
April 30, 2005
“Loco” in the Andes — Ecuador, Democracy and Globalization
Can democratization in Latin America prevent the reemergence of dictatorship?
April 20, 2005
Google’s Magic and Challenges
What makes the California-based search engine so successful?
April 19, 2005
Economy and Globalization
Our Globalist Factsheet explores the forces shaping the global economy in 2005.
April 15, 2005
Pope John Paul II and Globalization
What were the late Pope John Paul II's thoughts on the global economy?
April 5, 2005
Kofi Annan and the Need for Real UN Reform
How do current UN reform efforts fail to address major challenges ahead?
March 31, 2005
Economic Development and Security
The President of Germany rethinks the classic concept of global security.
March 18, 2005
Robber Barons of the Internet Age?
Is government the biggest obstacle to developing country citizens' access to the Internet?
March 15, 2005
Deconstructing Alan Greenspan
Has U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan lost some of his luster?
March 10, 2005
China, U.S., Europe — Whose Century?
How will existing and rising world powers influence the course of the 21st century?
March 2, 2005
The U.S. and China — The Global Economy’s Odd Couple
Why is the income gap in the United States and China so wide?
March 1, 2005
The Paradox of Transatlantic Relations
Will Europe ever be a superpower equal to the United States?
February 14, 2005
Mapping the Global Future
What major challenges can the world expect to confront in the next 15 years?
February 11, 2005
The Future of U.S. Foreign Policy
A collection of our features on the present and future U.S. foreign policy challenges.
February 11, 2005
The Globalist’s Eye on Africa
A collection of our features on the African continent.
February 4, 2005
George W. Bush: My Life as a Democrat
What if President Bush woke up one morning — as a Democrat?
February 2, 2005
Tsunamis and Tariffs
What should the United States and EU do to best help Tsunami survivors?
February 1, 2005
Commemorating Auschwitz: A Virtual Interview
How did foreign ministers of Israel, Germany and France commemorate the liberation of Nazi death camps?
January 27, 2005
Bush, Gold & Water
Can you name the man who is George W. Bush's true political predecessor?
January 20, 2005
Reconnecting Paris and Washington
Is there more common ground between Europe and the U.S. than many might think?
January 13, 2005
The Globalist's Person of the Year 2004:<br /> Commoner Joseph Darby’s Uncommon Courage
What does it take to become The Globalist's Person of the Year 2004?
January 7, 2005
Subway’s Healthy Food?
Are healthy meals from U.S. fast food chains trying to capitalize on Americans' concerns about obesity?
January 5, 2005
Thabo Mbeki: A 350-Year Perspective on South Africa’s Democracy
How has South Africa's history of political violence influenced its currently peaceful system?
January 4, 2005
The Globalist’s Top 20 Stories of 2004
A highlight of our best features published in 2004.
December 31, 2004
The State of the Globe 2004/2005: The Middle East — A Work in Progress
Will anybody take the first step in the Middle East?
December 31, 2004
The State of the Globe 2004/05: Asia as the World’s Pace Setter?
Will Asia's rise continue through the 21st century?
December 30, 2004
The State of the Globe 2004/05: The U.S. Economy — Teetering on the Brink?
Will the U.S. continue its upswing despite growing imbalances?
December 29, 2004
The State of the Globe 2004/05: Europe — Global Magnet or Construction Site?
Can Europe overcome the challenges ahead in the new year?
December 28, 2004
The State of the Globe 2004/05: Is Everybody on Edge Yet?
What are the central questions facing the international community in 2005?
December 27, 2004
The Globalist’s Top Ten Books of 2004
We highlight some of the best books that appeared on The Globalist Bookshelf in 2004.
December 25, 2004
The State of the Globe 2004/05: Toward Equity in Development?
What were some key insights on global development in 2004?
December 24, 2004
Huntington’s “Who Are We?”
What are the questions before the United States as it tries to define its identity?
November 29, 2004
Lula: Changing the World Agenda
How does Brazil's president think international leaders can combat global inequality?
November 25, 2004
The Nuclear Factor
What is the current state of nuclear proliferation arsenals around the world?
November 23, 2004
Advice to Europe: Buckle Under!
Some friendly — and not so friendly — advice to Europe.
November 11, 2004
Powell Resigns — Blair Takes Post
Why is Mr. Blair a natural choice to represent the U.S. around the world?
November 10, 2004
“New America” Vs. “Old America”
How can the world better understand the frontlines in today's United States?
November 2, 2004
What If Kerry Loses?
By winning in 2004, might Democrats jeopardize an opportunity to dominate U.S. politics for the next generation?
October 29, 2004
Tracking Courage in Washington
We present Carnegie Endowment President Jessica Mathews' views on the Iraq war.
October 28, 2004
Does John Kerry Pass the Global Test?
What are U.S. presidential candidate John Kerry's views on non-domestic issues?
October 27, 2004
U.S. Citizens and Foreign Policy
Gary Hart on why Americans need to be more involved in global issues.
October 7, 2004
Afghanistan’s Presidential Election
Will the presidential election be a turning point for Afghanistan?
October 5, 2004
Jacques Chirac on Global Futures
How does the French president view his country's role in the world?
September 21, 2004
“General” Chris Patten Speaks
How does outgoing EU Commissioner Chris Patten view U.S.-EU relations?
September 17, 2004
Putin Shows His Bite
The best quotes and thoughts on Vladimir Putin — and how Russian democracy has fared under him.
September 16, 2004
Security and Globalization in History
Has global integration made us less — or more — secure?
September 9, 2004
The Global War on Drugs — An Update
Which countries and regions are most affected by illicit drugs?
September 7, 2004
George W. Bush On Freedom and Democracy
What are George W. Bush's views on these staples of U.S. political rhetoric?
September 2, 2004
U.S. Republicans — At Their Zenith?
Is the Republican Party ready to hold on to power?
August 30, 2004
India’s Future Agenda
What challenges lie ahead for India — and how can Indians overcome them?
August 24, 2004
Human Development Index — Key Findings
How can one measure countries' well-being beyond the size of their economies?
August 23, 2004
Hugo Chávez — Venezuela’s Resourceful Leader
What are the pros and cons of President Chávez's leadership?
August 19, 2004
Greece — An Oikonomia To Watch Out For
What economic challenges does Greece face in the years ahead?
August 17, 2004
Polio — A Former Weapon of Mass Destruction?
Is the World Health Organization's polio eradication efforts entering the final stretch?
August 11, 2004
Democracy as a Long-Term Project
Is being a democratic country always a work in progress?
August 9, 2004
Teresa Heinz Kerry — Another Freedom Fighter
What has growing up under a dictatorship taught Teresa Heinz Kerry about freedom and democracy?
August 4, 2004
The U.S. and the Global Struggle of Ideas
How can the United States counter anti-Americanism — especially in the Muslim world?
July 30, 2004
Why Pakistan Matters
The 9/11 Commission report maps out a U.S. policy toward Pakistan.
July 28, 2004
A Global Strategy For Dealing With Islam
What does dealing with Islam in a post-9/11 world require of the United States?
July 27, 2004
Africa — Because We Can, We Must
What would it cost to ensure true equality for all human beings?
July 7, 2004
Paul Martin — Au Revoir?
The Canadian prime minister speaks out on his country's role in the world.
June 28, 2004
Pakistan’s Tango With Terror
What makes Pakistan such a fertile breeding ground for terrorism?
June 24, 2004
Hewlett Packard — The Carly Fiorina Way
How does Hewlett Packard's CEO Carly Fiorina define the challenges of leading a technology company?
June 22, 2004
Larry Summers’ New Worldview
What does the great American economist really think about globalization?
June 16, 2004
Multilateralism — Quo Vadis?
How do Americans define and practice multilateralism? We compiled the most compelling quotes.
June 11, 2004
Turkey — The EU's Gate to the Islamic World?
Why would Turkish EU membership change the dynamics between the West and the Islamic world?
June 7, 2004
A Week in the Life of India, Part II
Will India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh steer his country through necessary economic reforms?
May 26, 2004
A Week in the Life of India, Part I
How did Sonia Gandhi manage to keep India and the world in suspense about her political future?
May 25, 2004
Pat Buchanan — Empire, No Thanks
Why is right-winged Pat Buchanan against building a U.S. empire?
May 24, 2004
Germany’s Confidence Deficit
Germany's outgoing president argues that his countrymen need to regain their can-do spirit.
May 21, 2004
The Practical Limits of Globalization
What limits does the process of globalization set to economic growth?
May 20, 2004
Saying Sayonara to America?
How do U.S. visa restrictions negatively effect the U.S. economy and U.S. academic institutions?
May 19, 2004
Meet India’s Sonia Gandhi
How will yet another member of the Nehru-Gandhi clan leave her marks on India's politics?
May 17, 2004
Speeding Up Good Governance
What can be done to accelerate global decision-making on key issues?
May 12, 2004
The Ultimate Human Right
How can the global community secure functioning public institutions in failed states?
May 7, 2004
Pascal Lamy: Europe’s Agenda After Expansion
What are the main economic challenges that lie ahead for the EU-25?
April 30, 2004
The U.S. Challenge in the Middle East
Will the United States be able to improve the Middle East's position in the global economy?
April 26, 2004
Just Who Is Violating the "Washington Consensus"?
How are the United States, the EU and Japan performing against the yardstick often applied to developing countries?
April 23, 2004
Businesses — Making the World Safe?
How can global businesses cooperate with public partners in order to make the world a safer place?
April 21, 2004
India — Mass Democracy
What makes India's elections an event of global political significance?
April 20, 2004
Israel's New Wailing Wall
Will Israel's wall improve security — or make the Middle East even more volatile?
April 14, 2004
True Social Justice in a Disorderly World
What does the world have to do to tackle terrorism at its roots?
April 9, 2004
Multilateralism — The World's Viewpoint
We collected the most interesting quotes on how the world views the U.S. approach to a multilateral global system.
April 8, 2004
Iraq — A Second Vietnam?
With Iraq's occupation not going smoothly, is it becoming another Vietnam? We offer the most compelling opinions.
April 5, 2004
Acrylamide: Taking the Fun Out of French Fries
How has the U.S. news media covered the potential health risks of the carcinogen acrylamide?
April 1, 2004
Globalization at Mid-Course
What challenges does globalization's rapid course present to the world?
March 31, 2004
Tough Times for Microsoft?
Will the EU anti-trust ruling against Microsoft change the way the software giant conducts its business?
March 24, 2004
Rethinking the United States — A European Perspective
Will the United States and Europe both embrace the "global constitution" of the United Nations?
March 23, 2004
Renewing the Transatlantic Security Partnership
Why do both the United States and Europe need a transatlantic alliance?
March 22, 2004
Hillary Clinton — Global Economic Strategist?
What are Hillary Rodham Clinton's views on the United States' competitiveness?
March 19, 2004
China — Proud and Patient
What can China teach the world about economic development — and national pride?
March 16, 2004
Europe and the Clash of Civilizations
Is the West ready to engage the East in a future enlightenment process?
March 15, 2004
Tony Blair — In His Own Defense
What needs to be done to find a globally unified strategy against terrorism?
March 10, 2004
Google — Crawling the Global Web
What made Google the greatest Internet search engine?
March 9, 2004
Safe Haven for Haiti?
With Haiti once again descending into chaos, is there hope? We examine the posibilities — quote-by-quote.
March 2, 2004
Obesity — Big is Beautiful?
How much longer can affluent societies ignore the increasing health problems associated with obesity?
February 27, 2004
Can British Conservatives Love Europe?
What is the British Conservative Party's view on what the European Union should — and should not — do?
February 25, 2004
How India Shapes the World
What is India's leadership role in the age of globalization?
February 18, 2004
Bold, Blonde — and Not Dumb
Has the "dumb blonde" stereotype been exploded by some recent critics of the Iraq war?
February 14, 2004
Middle Eastern Realities — and Western Obligations
What is the most effective strategy for fighting new "jihadist" terrorism?
February 13, 2004
Supporting Africa's Secret City
Will Eritrea's capital be the cultural glue that ties the country's past, present and future together?
February 7, 2004
The Greater Middle East — The Bush Administration’s Perspective
How is the U.S. effort to democratize the Middle East coming along? An update by Dick Cheney.
February 6, 2004
Is Afghanistan Drugging Up the World — Again?
Did the end of the Taliban rule have a significant impact on opium production in Afghanistan?
February 5, 2004
Fear and Faith in Guatemala
Can religion play a positive role in creating a peaceful Guatemalan society?
February 4, 2004
Dean — From Dynamo to Destruction
What is Howard Dean's view of the Bush Administration, himself and the presidential race?
February 3, 2004
Intelligence — Making Sense of It All
Are today's intelligence agencies ready for the challenges of the 21st century?
January 29, 2004
Generals and the U.S. Presidency
How have former generals fared in U.S. politics? Our best facts on generals who made it to the White House.
January 27, 2004
The Pope: Teacher of Globalization?
What are Pope John Paul II's thoughts on peace and global development?
January 16, 2004
Mad Cow — One Moo Too Many?
How has mad cow disease affected the global beef industry?
January 14, 2004
U.S. Finances as a Global House of Cards?
Why has the current U.S. account deficit not scared off international investors?
January 8, 2004
Hamid Karzai Speaks His Mind
What does Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai think about his country's current state?
January 6, 2004
Capitalism, Protectionism and Globalization
What does the Fed Chairman have to say about free trade and saving U.S. jobs from Chinese competition?
January 5, 2004
1989 — Year of Miracles (and Bad Omens)
What other events happened in 1989 besides the Berlin Wall coming down?
January 3, 2004
2003/04 — A World Transformed by War
How much has the Iraq war changed global politics — and global thinking?
January 2, 2004
Our State of the Globe 2003/04 Series
What is the state of the globe as 2003 turns into 2004?
January 1, 2004
2004 — Just Another Year of Fighting Terrorism?
What was achieved in the war against terrorism in the year 2003?
January 1, 2004
The Global Trade Agenda in 2004
How were trade issues discussed over the year 2003?
December 31, 2003
2004 — Challenges for Global Politics
Our most compelling quotes from 2003 on the global political landscape.
December 30, 2003
2004 — Challenges for the Global Economy
Why did the global economy baffle observers in 2003?
December 29, 2003
2004 — Challenges for the Global Society
How did the globe's society grow closer together during 2003?
December 28, 2003
The Globalist’s Top Ten Stories of 2003
What were our most interesting stories from 2003?
December 27, 2003
The Globalist’s Top Ten Books of 2003
If you're looking for the best writing on global economics, politics and culture, our Globalist Bookshelf Top 10 list is the place to start.
December 26, 2003
The Globalist’s Top Ten Photo Books of 2003
The Globalist takes a look back at ten of our favorite books from this year's Globalist PhotoGallery.
December 25, 2003
Do We Still Have Universal Values?
Can we still claim universal values in this era of market globalization?
December 24, 2003
Recycling and the Essence of Trash
Are Americans oblivious to environmental concerns or are they just lazy about recycling?
December 20, 2003
The Greenspan Guide to Managing the U.S. Current Account Deficit
Why isn't Alan Greenspan worried about the U.S. current account?
December 16, 2003
The Dixie Chicks Do Global Politics
What happens when a country music trio speaks up about U.S. politics?
December 15, 2003
Perm and Duluth — A Double Portrait
Is Russia simply ignoring market economy rules — and what makes it so difficult to gauge economic reforms?
December 7, 2003
How Putin Punts on the Environment
What does Russia's President Vladimir Putin have to say to about the environment?
December 4, 2003
Iraq and the Armies of the World
Which countries have deployed soldiers to Iraq — and how many?
December 3, 2003
Many Faces, Many Problems
What are the problems and concerns facing the population of the globe?
November 28, 2003
Food For Thought
Where is the world's food produced — and what are its effects on the global population?
November 27, 2003
Europe and Transatlantic Futures
Is multilateralism the best way to combat the global problem of terrorism?
November 26, 2003
The U.S. Strategy for Latin America
What are the Bush Administration's core beliefs in helping Latin America develop?
November 24, 2003
Schwarzenegger and Hogan's Heroes
Why is Arnold Schwarzenegger's early admiration for Hitler not threatening to most Americans?
November 22, 2003
The “Everybody But Me” Principle
How many explanations blaming others for U.S. difficulties in Iraq are currently being circulated?
November 21, 2003
Michael Ignatieff: A Liberal Imperialist?
Did Michael Ignatieff turn from a liberal internationalist into an American imperialist?
November 20, 2003
George W. Bush: Toward Global Democracy
Why should the United States strive to successfully introduce democracy all over the Middle East?
November 19, 2003
De Villepin: On the Wisdom of Liberation
What are the views of France's Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin on the U.S. liberation of Iraq?
November 18, 2003
Israel's Great Wall
How do China's Great Wall and the Berlin Wall compare to the security fence being built on Israel's West Bank?
November 17, 2003
Catfish and Globalization
What can we learn about globalization and global trade by zeroing on a common bewhiskered bottom-feeder?
November 15, 2003
Asian Integration — Made in U.S.A.?
Did the United States trigger Asian diplomatic integration — or is Asia defending itself against an overbearing United States?
November 13, 2003
Citi — Under Golden Arches?
Will merging brands be the wave of the future for global companies to compete?
November 8, 2003
Assessing Russia’s Future
What are the main weaknesses of the Russian state — and how should the rest of the world weigh in?
November 6, 2003
Gerhard Schröder as a Great Historian?
Is Germany's Gerhard Schröder the most astute student of global war history?
November 1, 2003
Will Clark Take Washington?
What are general turned presidential candidate Wesley Clark's views on U.S. politics — at home and abroad?
October 28, 2003
Global Sporting News — In the Age of Terrorism
How do Greek organizers plan for possible terrorist attacks on the 2004 Athens Olympics?
October 25, 2003
Fixing Iraq's Economy
What are Iraq's Trade Minister Ali Abdul-Amir Allawi's views on his country's economic future?
October 22, 2003
Who Will Liberate Liberia?
Will Liberia get enough help from the United States and others to get back on its feet?
October 20, 2003
The Pope's Silver Jubilee
After a quarter of a century and counting, what will be Pope John Paul II's legacy?
October 16, 2003
U.S. Jobs: We Care – and Excel
What does the U.S. Commerce Secretary have to say about the U.S. job market?
October 15, 2003
Target Asia
Leading opinions on how terrorism has shaped Asia's thinking on global security.
October 13, 2003
Why George Bush Loves Europe
Is George Bush's anti-European rhetoric used to conceal that he is one of the most European U.S. presidents in history?
October 4, 2003
The Overburdened U.S. Consumer
With household balance sheets awash in a sea of red ink, how are U.S. consumers coping?
October 1, 2003
Asia and the West — East is East and West is West?
Our best quotes on how Asians really feel about their Western counterparts.
September 30, 2003
The U.S. Debate About Iraq — The September 2003 Edition
How do different U.S. political factions view the Iraq engagement four months into the occupation?
September 29, 2003
Madeleine Albright — What America Should Have Done
Read what the first female U.S. Secretary of State thinks about current U.S. policies in the Middle East.
September 23, 2003
What Ails Germany?
What reforms does Germany need to accomplish? We compiled the most telling insights from a leading chief executive.
September 23, 2003
Women — Shaping the Global Landscape?
What do the world's female leaders have to say about the process of globalization?
September 22, 2003
Boot Camp for the World
Why is a Russian-born American calling for his country to recognize its imperialism?
September 18, 2003
The IMF in 2050
How should voting powers at the IMF be allocated to reflect the world today — and in the future?
September 17, 2003
The Iraq War, the U.S. Budget and History
How do the costs of the Iraq war compare to past conflicts — and other budget items?
September 14, 2003
The Battle Over U.S. Unemployment
Our best quotes on what Americans think of the U.S. unemployment picture.
September 14, 2003
Israel's Bleak Future
Has Israel lost its core values over the Middle East conflict?
September 12, 2003
Al Qaeda — Two Years Later
Is the terrorist group al Qaeda still capable of another startling strike?
September 11, 2003
Doing the Math on China's Trade Surplus
Is China's trade surplus with the United States not such a menace after all?
September 10, 2003
Militarization and Globalization
What's the correlation between militarization and globalization?
September 5, 2003
Arnold Schwarzenegger — California's Kindergarten Cop?
How will "The Terminator's" gubernatorial candidacy change California's politics?
August 27, 2003
There Is No Global Warming
How would President Bush use the summer of 2003 to argue that global warming does not exist?
August 25, 2003
United States: A Powerless Power?
Our most compelling quotes on what people thought of the U.S. power failures.
August 19, 2003
L. Paul Bremer — Boldly Going Where No One Has Gone Before
How does U.S. Administrator L. Paul Bremer plan to prepare Iraq for life after Saddam Hussein?
August 13, 2003
War — A Necessary Evil?
War is never easy, nor is it ever casualty-free, but is it ever justified?
July 31, 2003
Europe Vs. America – The Economic Dimension
How will the transatlantic relationship shape the global economy?
July 30, 2003
A More Muscular Bottom
Who will replace Colin Powell and toughen up U.S. foreign policy?
July 29, 2003
Robert D. Kaplan: The Empire Correspondent
Why does the world need a politically and militarily strong United States?
July 24, 2003
Cup of Coffee, Please
Our key facts on how the global business of coffee has continued to evolve.
July 21, 2003
Poland — Still Between East and West?
Are the EU and the West ready to open up to the new Poland?
July 21, 2003
Signore Silvio Berlusconi — Italy's Strong Man?
Our best quotes on what people think of the EU's current president.
July 21, 2003
Akbar Ahmed: Islam Under Siege
What does a leading scholar and author think of the pressure being put on Islam?
July 20, 2003
Mr. Schröder’s Long To-Do List
Our best quotes from German Chancellor Gerhard Shröder on his country's future.
July 14, 2003
U.S.-Africa Relations: Heart in the Darkness?
Did U.S. President George W. Bush's Africa trip ring in a new era for the forgotten continent?
July 10, 2003
Hans Blix: On Iraq and WMD
Did UN chief weapons inspector Hans Blix do a good job in his search for WMD in Iraq?
June 30, 2003
The Metric Way to Sweeten Up America
Why have U.S. food companies been so eager to embrace the metric system — at least on their food labels?
June 26, 2003
Why Cuba Hates the EU
What is Cuba's response to the EU's condemnation of its policies?
June 24, 2003
Pakistan: Tough Choices Ahead
Can Pakistan find a way out of its political and economic problems?
June 23, 2003
"Rumbo"-feld — Or: Who's Boss?
Does U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld further or harm U.S. policies?
June 18, 2003
Bill Ford-Tough?
Does Ford Motor Company offer a greater lesson on whether or not family control is good for business?
June 13, 2003
Middle East Conflict — Solution Possible?
Our best quotes on how people feel about the Middle East peace process.
June 12, 2003
Condi Rice — Manager, Global Security
How does the U.S. National Security Advisor look at foreign policy?
June 10, 2003
The Arab Street Talks Back
How does the Arab Street view the increased Western involvement in the region?
June 5, 2003
Putin Speaks His Mind
According to Vladimir Putin, what is in store for Russia's economic future?
May 31, 2003
His Former Majesty — The U.S. Dollar
What are people saying about the declining U.S. dollar?
May 28, 2003
The Color of Risk
Is color-coding terrorism risk any more useful than the 1990s color scheme used to denote financial risk?
May 24, 2003
Iraq: The World Is Watching
How does the world view the U.S. involvement in rebuilding Iraq?
May 21, 2003