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Despite a list of legislative achievements, even Democratic voters think President Biden's age makes him a liability in 2024.

Commentary

May 11

How do Democrats view Biden, his age and reelection prospects?

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

As it awaits the arrival of more tanks and ammo, Ukraine is counting on milder weather to help with its counter-attack against Russia.

Commentary

May 11

Movement and weather will be key to Ukraine counteroffensive

Geopolitical Strategist

The Russians may now target agricultural infrastructure, specifically grain exports, as their next move in the Ukraine War.

Commentary

May 10

End of Black Sea grain deal hints at Russia’s next move in Ukraine

Geopolitical Strategist

Chile has decided to nationalize its lithium industry, a decision with broadly positive implications across the globe, with one key exception.

Commentary

May 8

Who wins in Chile’s plans to nationalize its lithium industry?

Geopolitical Strategist

The Pentagon leak raised fears about how the U.S. guards its secrets, but America remains the global leader in signals intelligence gathering.

Commentary

May 8

Why the US dominates global signals intelligence

Geopolitical Strategist

Russia's once-mighty intelligence apparatus is in decline and it won't be long before its pro-Kremlin bot farms meet the same fate.

Commentary

May 4

Russia intelligence takes a big hit from war in Ukraine

Geopolitical Strategist

Intelligence officials must figure out why Airman Jack Teixeira, despite a history of questionable behavior, had access to classified papers.

Commentary

May 4

US must rethink intelligence apparatus after Pentagon leak

Geopolitical Strategist

Aggressive action by the U.S. and other NATO nations has helped curtain Russian cybercriminals from having much impact in the Ukraine War.

Commentary

May 3

How Russian hackers got unplugged in the Ukraine War

Geopolitical Strategist

The race for the GOP primary is getting crowded. But can Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence or Tim Scott overtake Donald Trump?

Commentary

May 2

Do Republicans think DeSantis can beat Trump in the GOP primary?

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

According to the International Monetary Fund, the growth outlook for 2023 has been trimmed to 2.8%, and that's probably too optimistic.

Commentary

May 1

IMF dim global forecast is likely overly optimistic

Geopolitical Strategist