Commentary

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India may not achieve the status of a global technological powerhouse as both talented individuals and companies leave the country.

Commentary

July 24

India has a bright future, just not as a technological power

Geopolitical Strategist

Without the Kerch Bridge, a main artery connecting Russia to Crimea, many wonder how Russia will get its military supplies into Ukraine.

Commentary

July 24

Can Russia recover from the Kerch Strait Bridge attack?

Geopolitical Strategist

Russia has ended an agreement that allowed Ukraine to export grain by sea despite a wartime blockade. That move may lead to higher prices.

Commentary

July 20

Trouble ahead: Russia ends Black Sea grain deal

Geopolitical Strategist

After Russia's decision to exit the Turkey-brokered Black Sea grain deal, Turkey has major decisions to make with far-reaching consequences.

Commentary

July 19

Turkey’s wavering positions hold huge geopolitical implications

Geopolitical Strategist

We talk to average Americans about the Supreme Court ruling against using affirmative action in college admissions.

Commentary

July 18

Affirmative action is more than a black and white issue

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

Once hailed as one of the most prosperous states in the U.S., California is now experiencing a reversal of fortunes. Can it reinvent itself?

Commentary

July 18

California’s lucky streak is running out

Geopolitical Strategist

Sweden has remained neutral during two world wars, but when it becomes NATO's 32nd member, the military alliance will greatly benefit.

Commentary

July 17

NATO scores big with Sweden on board

Geopolitical Strategist

The NATO Summit has ended but there's still one very important reason why Ukraine is years away from gaining acceptance into the alliance.

Commentary

July 13

Why Ukraine won’t be joining NATO for many years to come

Geopolitical Strategist

A country like Russia isn't able to use its hypersonic missiles alone to control a territory without also having troops on the ground.

Commentary

July 12

Can hypersonic missiles replace boots on the ground?

Geopolitical Strategist

Supplying older weapons to Ukraine will not overwhelm the American military; instead, it presents several advantages to the United States.

Commentary

July 11

Has the US military overcommitted itself to the Ukraine War?

Geopolitical Strategist