The Globalist

How popular are farm subsidies in the United States — and what are the global implications?

What keeps South Africa’s president Thabo Mbeki from intervening in Zimbabwe to prevent another African crisis?

What geographic, political and economic factors led to the failure of the Communist dream during the 20th century?

What social, political and economic challenges remain in South Africa’s future?

What is the state of the globe as 2003 turns into 2004?

Has Israel lost its core values over the Middle East conflict?

Is Egypt still the political and cultural center of the Arab world?

How can reform benefit both the modern and traditionalist aspirations of young Arabs?

Have transatlantic relations only worsened over Iraq — or is the schism much deeper?

How has the Internet helped or harmed political campaigns?