The Globalist

Far from being a unique phenomenon, Trump actually shares striking characteristics with a host of historical figures.

Will Trump have a similarly devastating effect on democracies that Gorbachev had on Communism?

The final hours before the fall of the Wall: An eyewitness report by an American diplomat.

An eyewitness report by an American diplomat.

What role did vodka play in restructuring Russia’s economy after communism?

How did restrictions on vodka consumption speed up the collapse of communism?

Can Russia’s recent history be explained through a vodka glass?

How did the fall of the USSR give rise to a global order characterized by peace and economic development?

Why is positive political change in China less likely to come from outside pressure than from continued economic growth?

Why does former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev not get credit for ending the Cold War?