The Globalist

Stephan Richter, editor-in-chief of the Globalist, talked with David Brancaccio, host of NPR’s Marketplace Morning Report, about the aftermath of the Berlin Christmas market attack.

Stephan Richter interviewed by David Brancaccio on the future of security in Germany.

The United States and Brazil issue landmark reports: How can the world really do better?

Will a new national ID actually fix any of India’s problems?

Could such sensitive issues as Muslim relations, maritime activities and international investments tip the United States and China into greater enmity?

How does one turn environmental problems into a threat for the United States and then into a profit opportunity?

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

Is the leveling of world military spending in 2011 the start of a trend — or a temporary lull?

Is the United States living beyond its means when it comes to national security?

How will the global community face the twin challenges of employment and protecting the planet’s ecology?