The Globalist

To Trump, everything in politics – even at the global trade stage – is about him personally and how it affects his business interests.

Why can’t the U.S. follow the example of other, truly democratic nations in limiting the influence that very rich people can have on elections?

Will the EU adopt legislation that would shield European companies from U.S. secondary sanctions targeting non-American entities invested in Iran?

India sees the Belt and Road Initiative as an attempt to clip India’s own wings and build a China-centric world order.

To reach its full potential, Asia will need to overcome seven key challenges in the 21st century.

The Turkish President only knows one loyalty — to himself. Little wonder Erdogan acts like a congenital flamethrower in international relations.

The U.S. consumes a much greater share of prescription painkillers than its global population share would suggest.

How does the U.S. CO2 output compare to its population share?

A prison-industrial complex by the numbers.

The share of global guns in the United States is at least ten times the country’s population share.