The Globalist

On a per capita basis, Russia trails only neighboring Belarus in cigarette consumption.

Russia is home to a million more immigrants than its large emigrant diaspora.

Only the United States sells more arms than Russia.

In wake of ZTE affair, U.S. President aims at uniting world government in his hands and his head.

Trump’s dreadful mistake of decertifying the JCPOA could have horrifying consequences for the Middle East.

Erdogan is driving out business people and the well-educated – the economic forces he needs to achieve his goal of transforming the country into a great power.

Even Chinese entities, if they themselves plan to do business or raise money in the United States, will avoid doing business with Russian entities.

While shifting energy import patterns enhance China’s clout in the Middle East, it is still struggling to be perceived as a big regional player.

Why the world must hope for a positive continuation of the Korean rapprochement.

The new German foreign minister charts a refreshingly principled stance toward Russia.