Commentary

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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

China is restricting exports of two key metals used in semiconductor production but it's not nearly as bad as it sounds.

Commentary

July 10

No reason to worry about China hitting back with new trade restrictions

Geopolitical Strategist

NYC's real estate market is plagued by aging demographics, steep rents and a migration of remote workers looking for more space.

Commentary

July 7

The three-headed dragon plaguing New York City real estate

Geopolitical Strategist

As the debate continues over whether or not Scotland should secede from the U.K., many say there's little financial incentive to do so.

Commentary

July 7

Why Scottish independence is never going to happen

Geopolitical Strategist

It may be a good thing that China canceled a summit with the EU's foreign policy chief given their tensions over trade, human rights and Ukraine.

Commentary

July 7

Maybe it’s okay China canceled a summit with the EU

Geopolitical Strategist