The Globalist presents its top ten books for 2012.

We present some of our favorite selections of The Globalist Quiz for 2012.

Addressing the needs of children with disabilities is a sign of a compassionate and intelligent society.

Is the U.S. becoming fundamentally incapable of agreeing on the most basic issues of fairness and decency?

How has the American middle class fared under Presidents Bush I, Clinton, Bush II and Obama?

Why has the American Dream slipped out of the reach of more and more of the middle class?

Who is more fundamentally opposed to real reforms, Japanese politicians, Japanese voters — or both?

What kind of investments should government undertake to produce a more secure and cleaner energy future?

Will Turkey’s geography ensure it is a stronger power in the Middle East in the 21st century than it was in the 20th?

Can the fragmentary and chaotic process of resolving sovereign debt crises be made fairer and more effective?