The Globalist

A quarter of countries are not free. Where are they located?

Despite the boldness of his moves, Crown Prince Mohammed has sent mixed messages about how far he is prepared to go to reform Saudi Arabia.

Which world regions have the widest gender gaps and which are closing slowest?

Across Asia, governments not only refuse to recognize a quest for cultural, ethnic, national or political rights, but are often willing to suppress them with brutal force.

Will the EU adopt legislation that would shield European companies from U.S. secondary sanctions targeting non-American entities invested in Iran?

Unlike Qatar, Israel is not really in the business of fostering opposition or regime change in the region. Israel largely feels that autocratic rulers are more reliable partners.

The Turkish President only knows one loyalty — to himself. Little wonder Erdogan acts like a congenital flamethrower in international relations.

A big share of Iran’s economy is owned by the business wings of the armed forces.

Cuts and hikes in all the wrong places?

Iranians have long taken national pride in their natural resource wealth. But ordinary people aren’t seeing the benefits.