The Globalist

An unusually complicated web of existing policy and lobby influences keep governments from forging ahead.

Experts say consumers are still eating too much added sugar each day.

What is the U.S. share of the global problem compared to overall population share?

What measures can China and other cultures take to stem the rising tide of obesity, particularly among children, in its population?

Why is the U.S.-EU relationship by far the most important bilateral partnership in the world?

How did maize become one of Africa's most important sources of food?