Commentary

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Central banks are exploring the concept of official digital currencies, but is their excitement justified?

Commentary

August 31

The problem with central bank digital currencies

Geopolitical Strategist

Dr. Frank Luntz asks Iowans about Ukraine, Zelenskyy, Putin and the war in this vital episode of his America Speaks series.

Commentary

August 31

Americans discuss US support for Ukraine

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

A U.S.-Cuba deal is inevitable for long-term US grand strategy, and necessary for the entire Gulf of Mexico region.

Commentary

August 30

Why is a US-Cuba deal inevitable?

Geopolitical Strategist

Here's an analysis of six technologies that offer huge potential for making a worldwide impact and the countries most likely to benefit.

Commentary

August 29

US will benefit most from innovations in advanced technologies

Geopolitical Strategist

Launching Tomahawk missiles from trucks is the most important military evolution in the U.S. military over the past four decades.

Commentary

August 28

Tomahawks on trucks most important military evolution in decades

Geopolitical Strategist

The BRICS summit is over and the inclusion of six new countries almost guarantees the bloc will not accomplish anything meaningful.

Commentary

August 25

BRICS going nowhere, especially with new members

Geopolitical Strategist

We talk to born-again and evangelical voters in Iowa about where they think America is headed and what they think of former President Trump.

Commentary

August 24

What some religious Iowans really think of Donald Trump

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

Following the reported death of Prigozhin, there's an extensive list of suspects who might gain from the mercenary leader's demise.

Commentary

August 24

Who killed Yevgeny Prigozhin?

Geopolitical Strategist

Texas has been on a tear for decades but its remarkable success is unlikely to continue at its current pace.

Commentary

August 23

Texas’ rapid growth unlikely to continue at current pace

Geopolitical Strategist

Despite its non-democratic government, there are several reasons why Vietnam remains a crucial trade ally for the U.S.

Commentary

August 22

What makes Vietnam a valuable US ally?

Geopolitical Strategist