The Globalist

Will China follow the U.S. model or the German model for innovation and management?

Why Angela Merkel will ultimately opt for a Black-Green coalition.

How the German Chancellor turns big political crises into major reforms. After the NSA scandal, it’s data privacy.

Have German politicians finally learned the art of diplomacy?

Is French leadership strong only when opposing action? Have German leaders finally learned to be diplomatic?

The United States used to be the key force promoting global governance. What are the global consequences of America’s deeply divided domestic politics?

Why don’t Americans let themselves be spurred to stimulate their competitive juices when they look at China?

Can optimism be a substitute for doing really hard work? Or is it just a very transparent excuse for a cop-out on climate change?

What is motivating Germany and China to pursue their new “strategic dialogue?”

Is Italy in danger of finding itself outside the umbrella of nations Germany and its partners are willing to support?