Commentary

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The broken manufacturing system in China is causing disruptions in its employment sector, resulting in record-high unemployment rates.

Commentary

July 26

Unemployment among China’s youth marks beginning of the end

Geopolitical Strategist

Iran condemned the recent expansion of U.S. sanctions on its oil industry as “illegal and unjustified” following the attack on Israel.

Commentary

July 25

Iran using Russia’s playbook to grow oil exports amid US sanctions

Geopolitical Strategist

India may not achieve the status of a global technological powerhouse as both talented individuals and companies leave the country.

Commentary

July 24

India has a bright future, just not as a technological power

Geopolitical Strategist

Without the Kerch Bridge, a main artery connecting Russia to Crimea, many wonder how Russia will get its military supplies into Ukraine.

Commentary

July 24

Can Russia recover from the Kerch Strait Bridge attack?

Geopolitical Strategist

Russia has ended an agreement that allowed Ukraine to export grain by sea despite a wartime blockade. That move may lead to higher prices.

Commentary

July 20

Trouble ahead: Russia ends Black Sea grain deal

Geopolitical Strategist

After Russia's decision to exit the Turkey-brokered Black Sea grain deal, Turkey has major decisions to make with far-reaching consequences.

Commentary

July 19

Turkey’s wavering positions hold huge geopolitical implications

Geopolitical Strategist

We talk to average Americans about the Supreme Court ruling against using affirmative action in college admissions.

Commentary

July 18

Affirmative action is more than a black and white issue

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

Once hailed as one of the most prosperous states in the U.S., California is now experiencing a reversal of fortunes. Can it reinvent itself?

Commentary

July 18

California’s lucky streak is running out

Geopolitical Strategist

Sweden has remained neutral during two world wars, but when it becomes NATO's 32nd member, the military alliance will greatly benefit.

Commentary

July 17

NATO scores big with Sweden on board

Geopolitical Strategist

The NATO Summit has ended but there's still one very important reason why Ukraine is years away from gaining acceptance into the alliance.

Commentary

July 13

Why Ukraine won’t be joining NATO for many years to come

Geopolitical Strategist