The Globalist

Who’s up, who’s down: How much do you know about the global economy?

Which major government currently has the highest percentage of women in its cabinet?

A poor record on human rights hurts democracy in Japan.

Just how serious is this fledgling romance between Seoul and Beijing?

Risks of unresolved territorial conflict threaten peace in Asia.

Vladimir Putin’s obsession with power could cause Russia to slip down the dragon’s throat.

How Europe went from barbarity to civilization over the course of the 20th century.

Only 18 countries have more than a 1% share of the world’s total GDP.

Japan and Venice share a similar history, but Japan should change course before that history repeats itself.

Premiums for health risks could move Asia toward a better habitat, but a tenser trade environment.