The Globalist

Why would emerging countries copy the unhealthy eating habits of the West, when their own tradition is so much healthier?

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

Can a freak snowstorm show a Central European nation how to get along with its neighbors?

If a black-or-white political culture is grounds for sending in U.S. troops, then few countries require an invasion more urgently than the United States.

Are European nations really well-advised to follow the alluring policy prescriptions of U.S.-based deficit boosters?

The United States used to be the key force promoting global governance. What are the global consequences of America’s deeply divided domestic politics?

Was the second half of the 20th century — when capitalism became entwined with democracy, the welfare state and liberalism — just an unusual interlude?

Why is Latin America’s economic spotlight shifting away from Brazil?

Is Germany’s energy transformation leading to a democratization of economic power?

What did the Arab Spring do for the rights of women in the Middle East? And how can the West help?