The Globalist

The Chinese government has shifted its economic focus on home.

For all the recent hype, inequality and joblessness stifle the dynamic growth of Africa’s middle class.

Could all the suicide bombings and car bombs indicate that the forces of medievalism are losing the battle for Pakistan?

What are the potential consequences of increasing income inequality in the world’s largest economy?

Was the second half of the 20th century — when capitalism became entwined with democracy, the welfare state and liberalism — just an unusual interlude?

Will the political class of India step up or will the Indians themselves need to reform government and rid it of corruption?

How could a nation become the world’s second-fastest growing economy despite having a weak, flailing state?

What are the potential costs if Wall Street is successful in weakening the Dodd-Frank financial regulations?

Why would a European CEO be “shunned” if he moved much of his production to China?

Can China’s market-building approach to Africa complement the West’s tradition democracy-building approach?