The Globalist

What do the EU members need to learn if they want to get what they need — and if they can’t always get what they want?

Why Jon Stewart’s rise may signify bad news for the United States — and the world as a whole.

How has the UK’s coalition government succeeded in reinventing British politics and society?

What accounts for Czech President Vaclav Klaus’s extreme skepticism about Europe’s future? Could he simply be channeling Ayn Rand?

In the wake of potential scandals and major missteps, how long will it be before Germany’s new president resigns?

Is United Nations peacekeeping fading away as a result of budget cuts — or are we just settling into a new normal?

Does Paul Krugman really think it would be wise for Germany to blow all its savings on buying American exports today?

How does Europe’s recent history continue to inform its present and future?

What economic and social adjustments will governments have to make as a result of population aging?

Which regions are overrepresented — and which are underrepresented — in the 2010 World Cup?