In every culture, low interest rates impact the fabric of society and mindsets in distinct ways. Each country thus develops its unique manifestation of nihilism.
Why Negative Interest Rates Are So Pernicious
Interest rates are the mechanism by which risk links the world of economics and society.
Mahathir’s Malaysian Mayhem
The relentless horse trading among Malay politicians has not only undone the result of the 2018 election, but seemingly put an end to a genuinely multi-ethnic coalition.
Europe´s Sovereignty Fever
There are big questions about the viability of the EU in the era of IT dominating technological innovation as well as in an era dominated once again by geopolitics.
The Globalist Culinary Tour: Japan
This week, The Globalist Culinary Tour explores the food and culture of Japan.
2020: Europe’s Annus Horribilis?
Germany´s Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission have to overcome five major challenges.
Super Tuesday Odds: How Will Sanders Perform?
Instead of a Sanders blowout giving him a near-insurmountable delegate lead and a lock on the nomination, he will now be in a scramble to the convention.
Globalization and Pandemics: Global Problems Require Global Responses
The rapid dispersion of many diseases is one of the inevitable characteristics of globalization. Nationalist approaches are therefore completely counter-productive.
After Super Tuesday: Democrats Heeding Lessons of 2018
Democrats must mobilize the party base, while focusing on adding cross-over anti-Trump rural and suburban independents and moderate Republicans.
The Origins of the US Electoral College
In 1787, the U.S. popular vote was made merely advisory. The actual choice was left to elites who comprise the Electoral College.























