Which countries have larger economies than the “Lone Star” and “Empire” states?

How Trump matters less in a world of sub-country level governance.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar both support insurgencies, but the Saudis want to enforce a regional order they direct.

Why is Vladimir Putin so grateful to Donald Trump? Because Trump diminishes the United States’ standing in the world, making little Russia look larger.

The politics of Brexit inside the UK is becoming more complex by the minute. The country needs a period of reflection to carry out a giant Brexit audit.

Beppe Grillo’s Five Stars movement loses some of its lustre.

With Theresa May greatly weakened, and the UK likely facing new elections and/or a new Prime Minister soon, it makes little sense for the EU to negotiate with her in earnest.

How many of the smallest U.S. state economies together equal California’s alone?

It isn’t just the UK Prime Minister who is confused about what kind of UK she wants. So is the rest of the country.

How many countries, other than the US, have larger economies than California?