The Globalist

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

It’s not at all clear that China’s Communist Party has found a better model of governance. Faster? Yes. Better? That depends what price you’re willing to pay.

Stephan Richter talks with Marketplace host David Brancaccio on why Trump’s trade policies may resurrect COMECON, an old Communist trade policy.

History teaches that everyone suffers from trade wars, but the biggest pain is incurred by those who run the big surpluses once it starts.

Despite the boldness of his moves, Crown Prince Mohammed has sent mixed messages about how far he is prepared to go to reform Saudi Arabia.

Instead of seeking war reparations from Germany, Poland should take steps that bring the country closer to the euro area to secure the country’s long-term economic interests.

Post-Mao term limits became important when China’s presidency took on the country’s lead role, but Xi Jinping is ending them.

Putin embarked on yet another re-election bid, making full use of his constitutional changes over the years.

Corruption and the lack of the rule of law is a fundamental cause of the Afghan debacle.

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