The Globalist

What “firsts” in economics, politics, technology and demographics occurred in 2010?

The most pivotal insight for the post-American world order is that the pursuit of economic self-interest and self-preservation go hand in hand, whether at the national, regional or global level.

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

Nobody should underrate the role played by corruption and the Samsung Group in the sudden moves in both Koreas.

South Korea’s and Brazil’s former Presidents are being jailed for corruption. South Africa’s ex-leader appears to be next.

How does cohesion develop in Asian societies? And which factors determine its strength?

Press freedom in South Korea is slipping and public perception of corruption is rising.

South Korea’s $1.4 trillion economy was about 52 times larger than North Korea’s in 2014.

China hopes to shift production from low-wage human labor to robots, as South Korea has done.

To reach its full potential, Asia will need to overcome seven key challenges in the 21st century.