The Globalist

Nelson Mandela (1918-2013): freedom fighter, political prisoner, President of South Africa, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

From Tehran’s perspective, why is it so hard to have better relations with the US?

What are the four ways to solve the eurozone’s economic troubles?

Syrian civilians and fighters pause for a photo, as the war rages around them.

Are the wealthy few in the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar exploiting poor foreign workers?

How does Saudi Arabia’s reliance on foreign labor affect its youth?

Italy has four times more layers than France, despite its similar size.

How do social choices shed a light on differences in tax policy in the United States and Europe?

Despite high achievement, low-income students don’t attend elite colleges.

Executive compensation wasn’t always so outlandish (and still isn’t in most other developed countries).