The Globalist

A case against a U.S. attack in Syria — and a path forward.

Wherever one stands on the Snowden issue, it is high time to reassess the United States’ level of civic participation.

Why are Brazil and Turkey both facing mass protests right now? What makes the two cases similar and what makes them different?

What experiences did protesters in Istanbul go through during the June 2013 protests?

Amid mass demonstrations in Brazil, what is working and what needs improvement in the country’s political processes?

Why are closer relations with Europe crucial to Ukraine's future?

What major challenges will the global community face as it approaches mid-century?

How do Egyptians, Iranians and Chinese look at the way U.S. authorities are handling the Wall Street protests?

Can Egypt’s military be trusted to allow democracy to take root in the country?

Will U.S. students take a page from their Chilean brethren and protest the high cost of college education?