The Globalist

Why could water become one of the world's most precious natural resources?

Why will Western economies have to wage an increasingly intense competition with the rest of the world for resources and capital?

What has enabled Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi to weather North Africa's tsunami of popular revolutions?

Why would Yemen’s president be wise to start packing his bags?

What are the economic, environmental and political ramifications of Yemen’s qat obsession?

Are natural resources a curse or a blessing to African nations?

Botswana is one of Africa’s superstar economies.

What are the risks of Russian dependence on world oil prices?

Will China factor the environment into GDP growth calculations?

What are the main weaknesses of the Russian state — and how should the rest of the world weigh in?