The Globalist

A close-up examination of the bizarre and risky way to elect U.S. presidents.

Intriguing turns and twists of the emerging 2016 presidential race.

Do Republicans really need a refresher course in big-power politics?

New evidence of increasingly political polarization in the United States.

Despite all the talk about the Republican Party in need of splitting into two camps, aren’t the Democrats a more realistic target?

Why are Republicans having such a hard time coming to grips with the electoral defeat?

Does the ouster of Russia’s defense minister signal the return of high defense spending?

Is it time for an American Spring?

Why are the Republicans so keen on creating their own worst nightmare?

Would American democracy be better served by shorter and less costly elections?