The Globalist

From Dutch rule to one of the world’s major economies and populations.

Washington is outmaneuvered on the South China Sea Dispute by deft diplomacy, as ASEAN renders itself useless.

How Indonesia’s out-of-control deforestation and slash-and-burn contributes massively to global warming emissions.

What percentage of global CO2 emissions from human activity stems from deforestation and land conversion?

Indonesia’s Troubled Trade Relationship with the United States.

The United States needs to treat the unassuming Indonesian President Widodo with the attention due to his country.

Great political and social hurdles stand in the way of Indonesia’s development.

How much clout does Indonesia have in today’s global economy?

Who’s up, who’s down: How much do you know about the global economy?

Comparing the leaders of the world’s largest and third-largest democracies.