While the Republican race for the nomination has been settled with Donald Trump ascendant, despite the derision of most other Republican presidential candidates, the Democratic nomination continues...
We're reading all sorts of fascinating news and journalism from around the world this week — here's a taste of what's intriguing us most, and we invite you to share your must-reads with us in the...
If you'd forgotten about Whitewater, you've certainly remembered by now: It was all over the news yesterday in the wake of Politico's publication of a series of opposition research emails. The...
What are you reading this week? Can't decide? Might as well start with what the Global Comment editors are enjoying, from abortion to outdated homophobic laws and more. And if you've got something...
The 2016 presidential election in the United States is growing increasingly more baroque, and more terrifying. With Donald Trump effectively clinching the GOP nomination — though he won't be...
There are very clear, serious and daunting reasons why we should worry about the prospect of a Trump presidency in the United States. With him effectively grabbing the Republican nomination for...
We're starting off our week with the usual assortment of fascinating reads to get ready for what should be an exciting time — more primaries in the US tomorrow, growing discussion of the Australian...
The moment that at first seemed a laughable parody, then seemed a terrifying possibility, then appeared to be a horrific inevitability, is finally here: Donald Trump has taken the Republican...
Foreign policy during a presidential campaign always produces idealistic positions. George W. Bush argued that militaries should be used strictly to “fight and win wars;” not to engage in...
Happy April from Global Comment! We're reading all sorts of things this week as we delve into politics and culture around the globe. Here's a taste of what we've been up to...add your own...