The Globalist

A quarter of countries are not free. Where are they located?

Many young democracies with flawed institutions are struggling not to slide backward. Turkey has failed.

Can we protect our societies against “psychographic advertising” – manipulative technologies that stifle democracy?

How many more sinister steps can Erdogan take before the EU and the U.S. recognize that he is a threat to Western strategic interests?

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

Putin rules like a Czar, deeply conservative, fearful of unrest, placing stability above all else.

Turkey’s culture of impunity continues to make Christians an attractive target for hate crimes.

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

Why can’t the U.S. follow the example of other, truly democratic nations in limiting the influence that very rich people can have on elections?

To reach its full potential, Asia will need to overcome seven key challenges in the 21st century.