The Globalist

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?

What can the Boston Marathon bombings teach the United States about employing more effective forms of countering violent extremism?

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

Imagine Europe had rapidly brought to bear all the firepower imaginable in Libya. Would the world be better off?

Would the U.S. Treasury Secretary make a good president?

What global image problems is Microsoft encountering — thanks to the U.S. government?

Does the United States’ recent blustery rhetoric aimed at Iran foreshadow a looming military conflict?