The Globalist

Why can’t a smart man like Larry Summers bring even a bit of compassion and common humanity to his economic analyses?

Amid mass demonstrations in Brazil, what is working and what needs improvement in the country’s political processes?

Could all the suicide bombings and car bombs indicate that the forces of medievalism are losing the battle for Pakistan?

Is Latin America’s largest country providing a global model for how to reduce poverty in lean budgetary times?

The United States used to be the key force promoting global governance. What are the global consequences of America’s deeply divided domestic politics?

How many of the world’s 3.1 billion workers earn less than $1.25 a day in wages?

What did Pope Benedict view as the responsibilities of the world’s rich countries to the poor?

How does the poverty line in the United States compare in a global context?

Addressing the needs of children with disabilities is a sign of a compassionate and intelligent society.

Why have Americans been so tolerant of the rising gulf between rich and poor?