The Globalist

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

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.

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

Individual rights in the United States are not threatened because government is too oppressive. The real problem is that government is too weak.

Why are even America’s self-acclaimed liberal internationalists still so keen on being top dog? Will John Kerry follow in Hillary Clinton’s footsteps on this issue?

How does one turn environmental problems into a threat for the United States and then into a profit opportunity?

Why is it that U.S. business and society seem less well prepared to tackle a long-term challenge such as climate change?

Why don’t Americans let themselves be spurred to stimulate their competitive juices when they look at China?

Can optimism be a substitute for doing really hard work? Or is it just a very transparent excuse for a cop-out on climate change?

What is the real challenge President Obama and the American people must urgently resolve?