Germany’s parties on the left are only a few percentage points short of a potential majority.
Canada: From Middle Power to Middling Presence in the World
Rather than showing dynamism on the world stage, Canada is turning inwards to manage big challenges in federal/ provincial and U.S. relations.
Fiona Hill, Author at The Globalist
A collection of articles on Russia by former National Security Council aide Fiona Hill.
Trump, the Impostor
Study up on the historical context of Nancy Pelosi’s daring political diagnosis.
Romania’s Anti-Corruption Progress
The battle against authoritarianism engulfs much of Eastern and Central Europe. Romania may emerge as a beacon of democratic hope.
Nord Stream 2: Falling at the Last Fence?
Thanks to interventions by Washington or Brussels, Nord Stream 2 may end up either not being completed or, once completed, find that much of the pipeline cannot in fact be used.
Central Europe: Democracy Intact, But Under Pressure
Polarized and despondent, the Czech Republic is not a happy place. Despite rising living standards, Czechs are stuck in a national malaise.
“Trumping” the World: Rising Powers Eye a Post-American Global Order
As the U.S. steps back from shaping the world order, there is no reason to despair. It presents a historic opportunity for regional powers to fill the vacuum.

























