The Globalist

Are sponsorships of sports clubs beachheads for sovereign wealth funds’ investments in the West's national champions?

What does politics have to do with oil markets?

How has the Middle East changed over the last decade — and what does the future hold for the region?

As Jacques Chirac’s political career draws to a close, have his personal traits served him well in leading France?

How many ways can you spell one name?

Are recent events heralding nations' push toward non-proliferation — or is this just a happy interlude?