Lula da Silva released from prison to serve third term as President of Brazil.
Thucydides Trap
Is the enemy of your enemy really a friend?
Prince of Peace
Politicians, policymakers, and peacekeepers file off at the United Nations.
USA v. Trump
One Damn Thing After Another
Politico
Politicians & Statesmen Leading Crusades in Major Ways
Politicians & Statesmen Leading Crusades in Major Ways
Prince of Peace
Politicians, policymakers, and peacekeepers file off at the United Nations.
One Damn Thing After Another
United States of America v. Donald J. Trump
Lula's Prison Notebooks
Lula da Silva released from prison to serve third term as President of Brazil.
Perspective
Features, Articles & Essays Apprising the World in Major Ways
Features, Articles & Essays Apprising the World in Major Ways
The Death of Labor Day
Protests, anarchy, and algorithms wave goodbye to American Pie and the end of summer.
A Magnificent Catastrophe
Pulitzer Prize winning author Edward Larson compares the first presidential race to the last, and tells DYLAN SMITH why dirty tricks and a 2-party system are the crux of a democracy in "A Magnificent Catastrophe."
Blacklisted
Face identification software is quick to justice, but things aren't always what they seem.
Places
Charlatan embarks on the Halls of Power Around the World
Charlatan embarks on the Halls of Power Around the World
Lords of the Atlas
How did Morocco avert the Arab Spring? Charlatan travels to Africa and discovers a savvy constitutional monarch, a vibrant cosmopolitan culture, and the kismit of both at the resplendent La Sultana Marrakesh.
Hong Kong: Fortune's Bazaar
One China. Two Systems? Charlatan checks-in to the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong and discovers a command economy colliding with free market capitalism.
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Charlatan checks-in to the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and discovers rebuke, reform and the inevitable River of Kings in Thailand.
Powerbrokers
Movers & Shakers Affecting the World in Major Ways
Movers & Shakers Affecting the World in Major Ways
Accidental Republic
America was never intended to be a democracy. Judge HEATHER FERGUSON examines the republic we were always meant to be.
Women's World Cup 2023
Spain may’ve won the World Cup, but gender equality went into overtime.
Common Sense
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" ignited the Revolutionary War. Judge HEATHER FERGUSON explores whether it can save us from avarice and ambition?
Statecraft
Soft Skills & Diplomacy Speak Truth to Power in Major Ways
Soft Skills & Diplomacy Speak Truth to Power in Major Ways
Razing Morale on Capitol Hill
U.S. Congressman Barney Frank paced himself through 32 years on Capitol Hill masterfully charting a new world. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING sits down with the political icon in Washington DC.
Queen Anne: The Politics of Passion
She consolidated England and Scotland to create Great Britain. Contributor MATTHEW FLACKS visits Lady Anne Somerset in London to discuss "Queen Anne: The Politics of Passion."
New American Moment
Construction of the controversial Mexico—U.S. Barrier Wall has begun. Contributor DYLAN SMITH explores how DACA, Dreamers and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval are informing the New American Moment.
Make sense of the week's news. Charlatan reviews the world's show & message.