The Globalist

Reflections on three key Canadian challenges coming up in bilateral relations with the U.S.

Can U.S. shale gas really rebalance global supplier relationships?

How is India’s inability to provide clean drinking water affecting its economy and people?

Can Ethiopia resolve its differences with its Nile neighbors to share precious water?

World Food Day reminds us of the fragility of food security in the 21st century.

Do we have the will, individually and collectively, to implement the changes in attitude and lifestyle that are required?

How will the Tibetan Plateau determine the course of Asia’s future?

Will Turkey’s geography ensure it is a stronger power in the Middle East in the 21st century than it was in the 20th?

Why have fertility rates in East Africa bucked the global trend — and what does this mean for the region’s future?

Are there sets of global or universal values? If so, are they sufficient in a globalized world?