South Africa, like many countries worldwide, is grappling with a populist anti-immigration phenomenon that has infiltrated governance on an unprecedented scale. In the country’s general elections in ...

European and American approaches to spreading human rights are destined to fail if they disregard cultural nuances. Diplomacy leaves no room for condescension. Only ...

Churches stand like leafless trees in the postmodern landscape. The Western world has largely gotten rid of God. But instead of abandoning religious fervor altogether, today’s society is teeming with ...

In democracies, citizens increasingly seek greater welfare benefits, creating challenges in balancing political majorities with fiscal responsibility. “Retirement at 60,” proclaims the placard of a ...

Prince Michael of Liechtenstein graduated from the Vienna University of Economics and Business with a master’s degree in business administration. During his studies, he worked with banks and ...

Pawel Kowal is a Polish politician, political scientist and historian. Currently a professor at the Polish Academy of Sciences and a former member of the Polish Parliament, he was a secretary of state ...

China’s economic challenges have exposed Europe’s vulnerabilities, especially as options for responding are limited. A China-Europe freight train departs from the logistics base in Lianyungang, ...

It is easy to become dismayed by the scale of suffering in the world – but small acts of hope change people’s lives for the better every day. Civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. – pictured ...

Anxiety, pessimism and envy threaten freedom and progress. Overcoming today’s global challenges requires hope, collaboration and realism. To find optimism and hope ...

Beijing’s accelerating military buildup and strategic technological advancements raise urgent concerns for the U.S. and its allies worldwide. Drones in formation of an aircraft carrier and fighter ...

is a professor of economics in Italy.

is a professor of economics in Italy.