Martin Tobias’ Project Syndicate piece entitled ‘The Diabetes Watch’, which covers the topic of the much neglected health sector dealing with effective chronic diseases, brings up important points within the realm of health and the ins and outs of what health problems are considered important, thought to require immediate attention and/or which appear to be imminent and worrisome. Though what also stands out is Tobias’ conclusion, in which he considers the importance of more global institutions to help battle diabetes, as well as local practises.

This point underlines a recurring theme appearing in many Project Syndicate articles: That of globalisation. As thousands of International Relations students, Politics students and Economics students will be faced this year with course modules on the topic of globalisation, and will most likely be set the question of its pros and cons, is it thought provoking to see its mention in such prevalent opinion pieces and more so in such a positive light.

Other written pieces on Project Syndicate which call for more globalized institutions in order to deal with modern problems include: Barry Eichengreen’s ‘Europe on the Verge of a Political Breakdown’ and Andres Valasco’s ‘Eurobonds Without Fear’.

 

Read all pieces mentioned here:

Tobias: http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/tobias1/English

Eichengreen: http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/eichengreen34/English

Velasco: http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/velasco9/English