The Globalist

Is all the excitement about the future of Africa’s economy really justified? Or is the continent’s success mostly just a commodities story?

Can China’s cities by 2030 really accommodate one billion residents — equal to one in every eight people on the planet?

If pesticides, fertilizers and genetically-modified seed aren’t good for the planet, who are they good for?

Can China help feed itself by helping Africa boost its agricultural output?

How much aid does the international community give to the people of Burma?

How are current U.S. policies creating a more difficult task for future U.S. leaders?

Why might the G8’s focus on Africa also be a time for the continent to do some self-reflection?

What are the costs and consequences of the modern food industry's reliance on fossil fuels?

Why is the income gap in the United States and China so wide?

What do employment prospects look like in Africa?