Commentary

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A deal has been reached after the brief mutiny in Russia by the Wagner Group, sparing its chief's life and those of his soldiers.

Commentary

June 26

Russians fighting Russians is attractive but someone has to win

Geopolitical Strategist

A balanced approach, combining renewable energy and fossil fuels, is the key to building a successful U.S. electricity infrastructure.

Commentary

June 23

The future of US electricity includes fossil fuels and green energy

Geopolitical Strategist

President Biden and India's leader Modi meet in Washington to try to forge ties in countering the global influence of China.

Commentary

June 22

Biden and Modi’s meeting won’t amount to much

Geopolitical Strategist

Russia's military struggles in Ukraine could have an impact on the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Commentary

June 22

Russia’s woes in Ukraine could impact Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

Geopolitical Strategist

Moms and dads say media pressure, bullying and the pressure to grow up too fast are among the reasons why parenting is harder than ever.

Commentary

June 22

Is parenting harder than ever in today’s media-obsessed society?

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

The U.S. has three options for responding to recent news that China has a listening post in Cuba to spy on America.

Commentary

June 20

How should the US respond to China’s spy base in Cuba?

Geopolitical Strategist

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China may be more about intelligence gathering than it is about repairing diplomatic relations.

Commentary

June 19

Blinken trip to China is about intelligence gathering, not diplomacy

Geopolitical Strategist

The ban on Ukrainian grain exports by five EU nations, meant to protect local farmers, is a financially devastating blow to Ukraine.

Commentary

June 16

EU nations’ bans on grain exports will be devastating to Ukraine

Geopolitical Strategist

The Ukraine War is seen by some as an ego-driven power play by Vladimir Putin, but it's really more of a desperate gamble to save Russia.

Commentary

June 15

What’s the likelihood of Vladimir Putin getting assassinated?

Geopolitical Strategist

The wildfire season in Canada is just getting started. With the help of dry land, high winds and frequent lightning, it'll only get worse.

Commentary

June 15

Expect more smokey air ahead from Canada’s wildfires

Geopolitical Strategist