Globalism, elitism, populism and God.
America and the Common Man: RIP?
When the “common man” dies, the United States of America that the world marveled at for 250 years dies with him.
Russia’s Elites and the “Crowded Streetcar Effect”
To preserve their gains, will Russia’s oligarchs now demand a strong rule of law?
U.S. Spying and Europe’s Disillusioned Pro-American Elites
Why are some of Europe’s pro-American elites now wondering whether they got it wrong?
Weakened West or Triumph of Democracy?
In a triumph of Western democracy, the interventionist impulses of US and UK are cut down to size.
The Rise of the Plutocrats
Why have Americans been so tolerant of the rising gulf between rich and poor?
Ringfencing Greece
Is Europe’s primary goal to fix Greece — or to keep Greece from contaminating the rest of Europe?
Are You a Minister? (Or: It’s All About the Money, Stupid!)
An amazing conversation on the role and responsibility of elites in the U.S. capital.
Justice in Latin America: The Cinderella of Reform
How has Latin America’s justice system managed to escape much needed reforms?
Anti-Globalization and the U.S. Middle Class
Are more Americans turning against global integration with U.S. jobs going abroad?