The Globalist

What measures can China and other cultures take to stem the rising tide of obesity, particularly among children, in its population?

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

Was the second half of the 20th century — when capitalism became entwined with democracy, the welfare state and liberalism — just an unusual interlude?

How do the realities of doing business in India and China reflect on those countries’ abilities to cultivate talent and new technologies?

Just how important are improvements in domestic governance for China’s future development?

Does the Chinese obsession with smoking have its roots in British trade policy?

Are the consumer democracies of the West becoming ungovernable, while authoritarian China moves into the future?

Are U.S. sanctions against Iran strengthening the economic and financial position of its competitors, including China, India and Turkey?

Will immigration reform repeat the past abuses of illegal immigration, a history perpetrated by members of the U.S. Congress at the behest of their business associates?

How do the Republican promoters of limited government get away with their myopia?