Despite shrinking populations, Eastern European countries are worried that taking in refugees is socially disruptive while providing no benefit in closing the income gap with Western Europe.| The Globalist
Poland’s per capita GDP is on track to surpass that of Japan — another milestone in the country’s remarkable economic transformation.| The Globalist
The EU-related obstinacy of Poland’s governing party is rooted not just in the desire to rewrite their own country’s post-war history, or even Europe’s. It is all a big-time deflection maneuver.| The Globalist
Caesar as a guide to understanding France’s political conundrum today. The post Dateline France: All of Gaul is (Still) Divided into Three Parts appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Is it really true that Britain’s special path as a nation of tolerance, parliamentary debate and democracy is only coming to an end in the age of Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson? The post British History: As Full of Cruelty, Racism and Hate as Any Other Nation in Europe appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
The United States’ leading plutocrats are spending a great deal of time in Washington and walking away with a lot of prizes. But this is just the start. The post Trump’s Return to the Robber Baron Age appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Forget Trump's disappointment about not getting the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025. He has a much more powerful plan up his sleeve. The post The Year When Donald Trump Wins Every Nobel Prize, in Every Category appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Reflections on the former U.S. National Security Adviser and leading thinker on global affairs. The post The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America’s Cold War Prophet appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Poland’s success story is about way more than just strong economic growth.| The Globalist
All the reasons why Putin wrongly blames NATO for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.| The Globalist
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni epitomizes modern European right-wing populism. We present some pivotal facts about the country she leads.| The Globalist
A reflection on maximizing tension and street violence against the backdrop of modern European history: Is the far-right’s strategy working?| The Globalist
With the rule of law in the U.S. hollowed out, freedom of speech is doomed, accountability ceases and deception and corruption thrive. The post The United States Is Becoming a Police State appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Are we moving toward a curious "sinification" of the United States? Reflections that were unimaginable until recently. The post Are Americans Becoming More Docile Than the Chinese? appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Russia pioneered the presumable politics of eternity, where succession was erased and imagination suffocated. Under Erdogan, Turkey has followed the same path. The post Reflections of Russia on Turkey’s Road to Unfreedom appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical concern. It is a pillar of national security, public health and economic stability. The post Hack the Planet: Cybersecurity’s Global Race Against Chaos appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
The horrific massacre that Hamas perpetrated against innocent Israelis offers an unprecedented opportunity to reach an Israeli-Palestinian peace which has eluded both sides for 75 years.| The Globalist
Iranian support for Arab militias has long threatened Iran's enemies. Now, the tide may be turning. The Iran-sponsored militias may be losing their usefulness for Iran.| The Globalist
How and why Donald Trump's tariff war will impose heavy costs on the United States.| The Globalist
In accordance with Putin, Trump attacks the foundations of liberal democracy – in the U.S. as well as in Europe. The effect is devastating.| The Globalist
In reality, German government debt levels have been going up during Merkel’s 12-year reign – and this despite a booming economy.| The Globalist
Germany’s long-term leading government party faces an uncertain political future.| The Globalist
In the twilight of her career, will the German chancellor manage to produce a grand European compromise between the Northern “frugals” and the Southerners?| The Globalist
Russia’s war on Ukraine rekindles Poland’s centuries-old vigilance against Moscow’s aggression. The post Putin Tries it On with Poland and Aims to Drag Europe into His War of Conquest appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
For the U.S., the goal is to lock in Big Tech’s global dominance. If the EU agreed to the U.S.’s position, this would result in an unacceptable undermining of the rule of the law. The post Germany Risks Selling Out Europe’s Digital Future appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Why it is a good bet that 2025 may well be the 20th time the Nobel Committee does not award a prize. The post Nobel Peace Prizes: The Inside Story appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Inside the EU, the development in France is particularly dramatic. The post Budget Deficits Globally: Focus on France appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
As Donald Trump’s health is deteriorating, Peter Thiel stands to reap the greatest return imaginable ever on one of his investments. Or will he? The post (President) JD Vance’s Biggest Backers: Study Russian History appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
There are many reasons why central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are not just a vision for the future — but a current necessity. The post The Worldwide Rush Toward Central Bank Digital Currencies appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Bad enough that German Chancellor Angela Merkel is consciously numbing her fellow citizens. Even worse, many also want to be numbed by her.| The Globalist
Big Tech media present a serious challenge for Western democracies. Tackling them is a worthy mission for the Biden Administration and the EU to work on jointly.| The Globalist
One of Beijing’s goals globally is to promote its model of technology-enabled authoritarianism. Democracies ought to share best practices on how to respond.| The Globalist
Donald Trump’s switch from favoring India to now favoring Pakistan is a story of flattery and cash. These two critical components are driving many of the current U.S. President’s foreign policy decisions. The post Trump’s Cash-for-Favors Diplomacy Reshapes the World appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Were it not for Putin mindlessly continuing the (self-)destructive legacy of the Bolsheviks a century ago, Russia could have been a true 21st century superpower. The post How Russia Botched an Entire Century appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Bringing out the world's classics using artificial intelligence: A book project. The post The Gita, AI and I appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Turkey has crossed a new threshold with the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the last viable opposition leader. If you think this is distant, think again — no country is immune.| The Globalist
What are the challenges for Italy?| The Globalist
Though populism can, in theory, amplify marginalized voices and energize democracy, it often becomes a tool for weakening democratic institutions.| The Globalist
The hopes of Vance, Musk, Farage, Le Pen or Orban that the pro-Putin AfD would win big in Germany have not been realized.| The Globalist
The Gaza war constitutes a litmus test for Muslim and Jewish religious leaders on whether they can rise above the fray and adopt humanitarian and morally defendable positions.| The Globalist
Arab and Muslim leaders' dithering and delay to call an "emergency" meeting to discuss Israel’s assault on Gaza exposed their limited ability to influence developments.| The Globalist
Can the United States create a strategic alliance ranging from the Gulf to the Mediterranean to counter Iran’s ambitions?| The Globalist
Trump's short-sightedness and ruthlessness have damaged the United States of America at home and abroad more than all his predecessors combined.| The Globalist
Trump’s betrayal of the ideals and values that the United States has embraced and which made it an unrivaled nation is tragic. Republicans should rise up before it is too late.| The Globalist
The parallels between the Leninist power usurpation in early 20th century Russia and the Trumpian brigades in today’s United States are becoming ever more eerie.| The Globalist
While Europe has distanced itself from its monarchical traditions, the U.S. retains a political system which grants the President many traits of a monarch.| The Globalist
Along with many others, Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance has reportedly pondered at least once whether Trump would be America’s Hitler.| The Globalist
How Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump.| The Globalist
As the race for the White House enters its final stage, Trump believes he is able to command whatever it is he wants.| The Globalist
Donald Trump’s prime strategy is to undermine the U.S. system of justice – and make lots of money for himself in the process.| The Globalist
Trump means what he says. If elected, he will weaponize Justice to jail his enemies and will empower the police to use violence.| The Globalist
The U.S. is currently experiencing the farcical stage of a charismatic leader with dubious motivations that could end up as national and global tragedy.| The Globalist
The umbilical cord that connects Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini is indisputable. And yet, umbilical cords always get cut.| The Globalist
What does it say about the state of civics in the U.S. if a former U.S. President, and possible future one, has no compunction to lie ever more grotesquely?| The Globalist
Why do Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron lock horns so fiercely?| The Globalist
The controversy of "the hateful eight" of seed oils. Plus: A recipe for walnut, olive or other oil cake.| The Globalist
Harris’ historic candidacy as a mixed-race woman cuts two ways, inspiring some voters and alienating others.| The Globalist
Reflections on a visit to Paris.| The Globalist
Whether on education policy, energy policy, migration policy, technology policy, infrastructure policy or housing policy, Germany faces a host of unresolved problems.| The Globalist
Trump’s generally dismal record in business may offer the Democrats much-needed hope for their 2024 Presidential campaign.| The Globalist
How Viktor Orban rides the populist wave against Muslim “invaders.”| The Globalist
The story behind Britain’s new Prime Minister. He has created a British politics that is stable, measured and progressive and not ultra radical.| The Globalist
Gaza as a lightning rod for mounting frustration and discontent in Arab autocracies.| The Globalist
