Europe tends to belittle the vitality of the political debate inside Turkey and the creativity of its civil society.
Saudi Arabia: From the Eyes of an Insider
“Segregation” is the only way to describe the situation for women in Saudi Arabia.
Korea’s Ongoing Divide
We wonder: How big is South Korea’s economy compared to that of its northern rival?
Egypt: Al Sisi’s Truman Show
Like the Pharaohs of old, Egypt’s President gives his people trophies – but doesn’t address their basic needs.
Russia Goes Steampunk
In the shadow of a Russian military plant, two artists ply their trade.
Writing a Russian Detective Novel
Developing a positive Russian male role model character after decades of demographic catastrophe.
UK: Currency Markets and the Price of Independence
It is clear that Britain will not join the Euro – not now and probably not ever.
UK: Who Is Jeremy Corbyn?
Explaining the potential leader of the Labor Party to friends outside Britain.
Trump’s Chance at Making History
If Americans don’t take their democracy seriously, they are going to become a global laughingstock.























