The Globalist

What economic and social adjustments will governments have to make as a result of population aging?

Which regions are overrepresented — and which are underrepresented — in the 2010 World Cup?

Should Germany be punished for embracing austerity measures?

What does it take to be a photographer in wartime Germany — and peacetime New York City?

Nations used to go to war over all sorts of obscure matters. Does soccer help to channel — and ultimately deflect — such destructive tensions?

Is the turmoil over the euro accelerating the long-term erosion of Europe's economic power?

Has the time come to consider new political arrangements among opposing political camps?

What is the United States hoping will be the end result of its mission in Afghanistan?

How can EU governance be reformed to prevent future financial crises?

Why is it in Germany’s own interest to help bail Greece out of its present financial mess?