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A History of Spanish Autonomy
How unresolved historic conflicts inside a nation undermine its future.
German Scientists as 18th-Century Globalists
The Germans did not have an overseas empire in the 18th century. How did they still become a global force in trade, science, religion and exploration?
Top Ten Globalist Features on Afghanistan
Nearly ten years after the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, how is the country faring?
The Globalist’s Top Features on the Middle East
Our top ten recent features on the Middle East paint a nuanced portrait of the world’s most volatile region.
Why America Is Like Imperial Spain (Part II)
What lessons can Imperial Spain's travails in the Netherlands teach the United States about Afghanistan?
Why America Is Like Imperial Spain (Part I)
When it comes to the United States’ Afghan foray, why is it instructive to recall Don Quixote's futile quest?
Sailing from Spain to China: Globalization by Sea (Part II)
How did China’s money supply and American silver influence early globalization trends?
Spain and China in the Age of Globalization (Part I)
What led to China and Spain becoming pioneering ocean explorers in ancient times?