The Globalist

The reemergence of US’s erstwhile counterpart from the bipolar world order is an uncomfortable reminder that the presumed age of American hegemony is history.

The scene takes place in Vladimir Putin’ s office in the Kremlin.

Within five to ten years, Ukraine will be a largely renewed country with less corruption and stronger rule of law than today. But Putin & Co. remain a big risk factor.

In a battle of the paymasters, the UAE leads frontal assault on Saudi-backed ultra-conservative movements.

To preserve their gains, will Russia’s oligarchs now demand a strong rule of law?

Trade flows in agricultural products and the high-stakes games of international sanctions.

President Obama has signaled a willingness to cooperate with Russia on Syria, but hawks are fighting the shift.

Suppressing the opioid crisis and poor treatment regimes combine for a failed strategy.

Looking past the bluster and hyperbole of Russia’s political leaders and business elites.

Russian social networks are potential channels for spreading the truth about the Kremlin’s corruption and propaganda.