The Globalist

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Trump is very predictable in one way: He laps up flattery – the more the better.

The Khashoggi murder crisis continues to ripple globally, far beyond U.S. domestic politics.

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer is widely seen as being close to Merkel. She seems to benefit from a little “Merkel nostalgia.”

New U.S. Treasury investigation spotlights Russians, Syrians and Iranians.

Democrats could resolve divisions over speakership by choosing both Pelosi and a successor now.

The Khashoggi crisis highlights why investment in Asia is more productive than in the Middle East.

The Philippines badly needs a constitutional requirement for a law against political dynasties.

There are four scenarios if May’s Brexit deal falls through.

The array of investigations centering on president Trump will dominate Washington politics for the foreseeable future.

To counter possible U.S. pressure, the kingdom is trying to diversify its arms suppliers and bolster domestic support for crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.