Comment & Opinion - Columnists Archives

04 July 2023
It’s being called an “ethics crisis.” A new euphemism enters the lexicon of prestige media coverage of high U.S. officials. As we all now know, the “C” word is not used in America…
28 June 2023
Did capitalism lead inevitably to democracy? Can liberalism overcome the ascendant authoritarian right? Branko Milanovic explores Krishnan Nayar's impressive new book. Krishnan…
23 June 2023
Scott Montgomery explores Chinese perceptions of US decline. Friends were over the other night, and while the wine and beer were flowing, we heard a story. One of our party, we’ll…
22 June 2023
Amin Naeni and Ali Fathollah-Nejad explore the tensions inherent in Iran's relationships with Saudi Arabia and China. The March 2023 agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia,…
21 June 2023
Branko Milanovic argues that the myth has been busted for those that believed capitalism can be successful and ethical. What “Succession” serves us is the end of the illusion…
19 June 2023
Chris Ogden and Olivia Hagen provide the conclusion to Global Policy's e-book on 'Digital Repression: Causes, Consequences and Policy Responses'. The e-book's…
16 June 2023
Rebekka Rexhausen argues that the West must adhere to human rights-centered foreign policy to address authoritarianism in Syria.  When on May 7 the Arab League announced it would…
12 June 2023
Jennifer Earl provides the eleventh chapter to Global Policy's e-book on 'Digital Repression: Causes, Consequences and Policy Responses'. Please find the other chapters…
06 June 2023
Scott Montgomery explores the rise of the gun as the icon, symbol, and supposed requirement of freedom, of contemporary USA. Today is Memorial Day, a holiday to honor and…
05 June 2023
Richard Crespin, Caroline Logan and Ana Blanco provide the tenth chapter to Global Policy's e-book on 'Digital Repression: Causes, Consequences and Policy Responses'. Please…