Commentary

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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

Iran seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, and if international supply lines become vulnerable, it's China who may have the most to lose.

Commentary

May 1

Iranian seizure of oil tanker could spell disaster for China

Geopolitical Strategist

Egypt is one of the few nations that isn't worried about U.S. blowback over selling weapons to Russia, but it decided against it anyway.

Commentary

April 27

Here’s why Egypt almost sold military gear to Russia

Geopolitical Strategist

Republican voters weigh in on Donald Trump's chances at beating Joe Biden in 2024 and why his legal troubles may help his election chances.

Commentary

April 27

Republican voters debate former President Trump’s 2024 prospects

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

When it comes to renewable energy, location is key. We can't move on from fossil fuels until we figure out where to put wind and solar.

Commentary

April 25

The switch to green energy will depend on cost and location

Geopolitical Strategist