The Globalist

What measures can China and other cultures take to stem the rising tide of obesity, particularly among children, in its population?

Is Germany’s energy transformation leading to a democratization of economic power?

Just how important are improvements in domestic governance for China’s future development?

Do the ghosts of Northeast Asia’s past imperil the region’s future stability and prosperity?

Can China’s cities by 2030 really accommodate one billion residents — equal to one in every eight people on the planet?

In which major country do exports account for the highest share of the national economy?

Could such sensitive issues as Muslim relations, maritime activities and international investments tip the United States and China into greater enmity?

Which year saw the highest total of economic damages worldwide from natural disasters?

Why don’t Americans let themselves be spurred to stimulate their competitive juices when they look at China?

Can optimism be a substitute for doing really hard work? Or is it just a very transparent excuse for a cop-out on climate change?