The Globalist

Polarized and despondent, the Czech Republic is not a happy place. Despite rising living standards, Czechs are stuck in a national malaise.

Why U.S. foreign policy should focus on “good governance” instead of “democracy.”

The graphic warnings in George Orwell’s prophetic novel 1984 are as relevant today as they were when it was first published 70 years ago.

Why the problem is far greater than nationalist resurgence.

The U.S. is no longer the active leader in promoting press freedom as a vital pillar of democracy. The EU ought to fill this space.

Robert Mueller’s clear-cut warning to everyone who cares about democracy.

The constant bipartisan talk of the “American Dream “ is entirely geared to preserving the material advantages of the country’s rich at the expense of its workers.

Nixon resigned knowing that if he didn’t he would be impeached. It’s hard to imagine Trump ever resigning, no matter what the evidence.

Moldova has made a serious effort to reform itself and break free from Moscow’s sphere of influence. But it needs Western support.

Grass-roots interactions may not lay the groundwork for a viable relationship between the U.S. and China – but they can’t hurt.