The Globalist

How has South Africa’s history of political violence influenced its currently peaceful system?

Can the West help Russia adapt to new realities?

Could a rebel cleric and the U.S. deputy defense decretary share the same beliefs?

The best quotes and thoughts on Vladimir Putin — and how Russian democracy has fared under him.

What are George W. Bush's views on these staples of U.S. political rhetoric?

Did the West’s attempts at dominance in the Middle East create an Arab culture of resistance?

Is being a democratic country always a work in progress?

Why has Russia historically been so slow to adopt Western ideas?

What makes India’s elections an event of global political significance?

Should China's recent economic growth and moves toward banking reform concern or reassure Westerners?