The Globalist

An uncertain nation, a happy-go-loose leader and a global beauty pageant.

The Philippines badly needs a constitutional requirement for a law against political dynasties.

For all the attention currently paid to Russia, let us not forget the long list of other places in the world where the current government of the United States has not been upholding the causes of political freedom, democracy and national sovereignty.

Far from being a unique phenomenon, Trump actually shares striking characteristics with a host of historical figures.

Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao is a personal power grab that won’t make the Philippines safer.

Donald Trump’s musings upon leaving Sicily after the G7 summit.

More fumbles from the new Philippines president, who now picks on a distinguished woman senator to distract from himself.

The Phillipines’ new President, not Russia’s Putin, is the international leader closest to Trump’s heart and mind.

What can be expected of a prizefighter-turned-death-squad-mayor in the country’s top job?