The Globalist

A tale of gas and oil, opium and hypocrisy: If climate activists are unable to convince the richest country in the world of the benefits of climate control, how do they plan to convince Mexico, Nigeria or Russia?

The peace accord to end the civil war in South Sudan remains fragile and needs international support.

A collection of charts, graphs and maps exploring the global oil industry.

A collection of charts, graphs and maps exploring Saudi Arabia.

A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring Russia.

The standoff between the United States and Iran helps China to build out its energy and trade routes throughout the Middle East.

A collection of charts, graphs and maps exploring Iran — its people, economy and its military.

Why the U.S. must fundamentally change its Middle East policy from false friendships to hard containment.

Putin still has much to learn to make the most of the opportunities that arise from the United States’ strategic shifts and tactical fumbles.

Chinese purchases of Iranian oil raise tantalizing questions.