Globalism, elitism, populism and God.
Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons from Space
A Japanese woman astronaut reflects on the pandemic
What’s in a Name? Or Polly’s Story
A real-life guide to the befuddling world of Chinese naming conventions.
COVID and Mr. Modi’s Beard
Beards can be acts of masculine messaging. Narendra Modi is using his beard for identity politics.
Meet Pallavi Aiyar
A lifelong globalist and globe-trotting journalist joins The Globalist as Deputy Editor-in-Chief and lays out her vision.
2021: The Year of the Great Appreciation
Not a New Year’s prediction, but looking at the rays of hope that could re-energize us all.
The Rise and Fall of Diego Maradona: A True Symbol of Argentina
Why Maradona’s life and death has reverberated throughout the world.
COVID 19: How to Fight the Infodemic Wars
Beyond containing the COVID 19 virus, we must also contain the “infodemic” — the glut of misinformation from various sources. What does that take?
Science and World Power
For centuries, scientific and technological prowess — or lack thereof — is what has separated global winners and losers.
Social Distancing and the End of the Human Race
We were once concerned that robots might replace and displace humans. The much greater risk is that humans will become robots. No emotion. No love. No shared laughter. No shared tears.
























