The Globalist

Across Asia, governments not only refuse to recognize a quest for cultural, ethnic, national or political rights, but are often willing to suppress them with brutal force.

Are the Beijing Olympics a pinnacle of China’s rise — or a pitfall?

Trump might seem pro-business, but he could do great harm to U.S. corporations and their worldwide interests.

Violations of the free press and of human rights demand that the West reevaluate its relationship with Turkey.

When will Erdogan come to his senses to see that the solution to the conflict with the Kurds lies only in peace negotiations?

How the Chinese leadership manages to cottonball sensitive state visits.

Nineteenth century Berlin was the birthplace of gay rights.

Top features on Japan’s uncertain future.

A selection of the most interesting features on women and gender issues published by The Globalist in 2014.

A poor record on human rights hurts democracy in Japan.