The Globalist

Which nation is the key enabler of Iran’s steady rise in the Middle East?

Has the Obama Administration’s Pacific trade negotiations violated the President’s pledge to open government?

Americans are loath to take action on climate change. Will they be more open-minded when the issue is cast national security terms?

Why is the United States forever engaging in political scandals and horse races — rather than in the business of governing?

As hard power from the West has failed in Asia, what are the options for a new and different U.S. policy toward the region?

Is the U.S. becoming fundamentally incapable of agreeing on the most basic issues of fairness and decency?

How is polarization in Washington making it nearly impossible for qualified individuals to join the top ranks of the U.S. civil service?

What does the differing coverage of environmental issues in the Chinese and U.S. media say about these countries’ changing leadership roles?

Is boastful U.S. rhetoric indicative of a desire to cling to a world that is no longer in reach?

Will the United States ever get around to fixing its immigration system?