The Globalist

Applying Marx’s theories to today’s Communist China.

It’s not at all clear that China’s Communist Party has found a better model of governance. Faster? Yes. Better? That depends what price you’re willing to pay.

Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum poses the danger of a costly tit-for-tat whereby U.S. trade protection will be countered by others.

The surrender of a Brussels mosque offers hope that Saudi Arabia is serious about shaving off the sharp edges of its brand of Sunni Muslim ultra-conservatism. Or does it?

President Trump’s proposed budget highlights the increasing White House determination to find military solutions to the world’s ills.

With South Africa’s president out, what lies ahead for South Africa and the rest of the African continent?

To Trump, everything in politics – even at the global trade stage – is about him personally and how it affects his business interests.

Adam Smith was no blind worshipper of the market economy. He pointed to many of the deformations of human behavior that we still deplore today.

Across Asia, governments not only refuse to recognize a quest for cultural, ethnic, national or political rights, but are often willing to suppress them with brutal force.

India sees the Belt and Road Initiative as an attempt to clip India’s own wings and build a China-centric world order.