Commentary

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Six months into the Russian war on Ukraine, Ukraine is in the midst of a major counteroffensive and Russia's military is weaker than ever.

Commentary

September 2

Russia was bad at war before. Now it’s worse.

Geopolitical Strategist

The control of a water source in the Ukrainian city of Kherson, and possible drying up of Crimea, may be a key turning point in the war.

Commentary

September 2

Water control in Crimea sets stage for reversal in Ukraine war

Geopolitical Strategist

Is the United States in a recession? The tools we've used in the past to answer that question may no longer provide the answer.

Commentary

August 8

Are we in a recession? It’s hard to tell because the world is changing

Geopolitical Strategist

The wheat situation in Ukraine is more dire than we know, and could upend global grain markets for years to come.

Commentary

August 4

The wheat situation in Ukraine is more dire than we thought

Geopolitical Strategist

Nancy Pelosi's trip reaffirmed the United States' relationship with Taiwan, to China's dismay

Commentary

August 3

Pelosi trip reaffirms US ties with Taiwan to China’s dismay

Geopolitical Strategist

The U.S. settles a score by killing al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan, and sends a clear message to its enemies.

Commentary

August 3

US settles a score in Afghanistan by killing al-Qaida leader

Geopolitical Strategist

California, Texas, France and Germany are all experimenting with greener electricity and energy sources but the transition will take time.

Commentary

July 19

Electricity in transition in US and Europe

Geopolitical Strategist

Declining gas prices are a positive sign, but other economic indicators suggest inflation may not get better anytime soon.

Commentary

July 14

Inflation isn’t getting better anytime soon, especially in Europe

Geopolitical Strategist

The shutdown of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline from Russia to Europe could trigger the end of Germany's economic growth.

Commentary

July 12

Germany’s days as an economic powerhouse may be over

Geopolitical Strategist

The war in Ukraine is fueling a global food crisis. But the food uncertainty may actually mean good news for the U.S. economy.

Commentary

July 8

Global agriculture upheaval could be boon for US economy

Geopolitical Strategist