Why Top CEOs Are Bullish About the U.S. Economy
At the recent Yale CEO Caucus, approximately 60 top executives shared their perspectives on the economy in a wide-ranging, informal survey. The results revealed a surprising sentiment: optimism. Despite widespread economic pessimism in national polls, the CEOs in attendance are…
Sheryl Sandberg Calls for More Outrage Over Attacks on Women During Hamas’s Oct. 7 Assault
Sheryl Sandberg, the former Meta executive, joined Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Israeli officials at a recent event to draw attention to the horrific violence women endured during the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7. Speaking forcefully on the issue,…
China’s Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile: A Game Changer for U.S. Military Strategy
A newly released image showcasing four Chinese J-16 fighters from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force has revealed a breakthrough in missile technology—one that may dramatically alter the balance of power in the skies. The aircraft, carrying an advanced…
Russia’s S-400 and A-50: A New Era in Air Defense Integration
In early November, reports surfaced that the Russian Armed Forces had used the advanced S-400 long-range air defense system to fire its 40N6 missiles, marking a significant combat test of this missile in the Ukrainian theater. Paired with Russia’s A-50…
WeWork Files for Bankruptcy: A Deep Dive into the Office-Sharing Giant’s Collapse
WeWork Inc., once a symbol of startup ambition and innovation, has filed for bankruptcy with nearly $19 billion in debts, marking a dramatic downturn for the company that struggled to recover from the pandemic’s impact. The New York-based co-working firm…
Cocaine Codfish: Lessons from the War on Drugs for Fighting Illegal Fishing
In late 2022, the refrigerated carrier vessel Sun Flower 7 set off from its homeport, claiming a route to the Federated States of Micronesia to rendezvous with tuna-fishing vessels. However, fisheries surveillance officers in the Marshall Islands detected suspicious behavior—suggesting…
Alberto Gonzales: Why I’m Supporting Kamala Harris for President
As the only individual in American history to serve as both White House Counsel and Attorney General, I offer a unique perspective on presidential decision-making. My experience has shown me the importance of electing a leader who respects the rule…
Google Faces Backlash After Firing 28 Employees Over Israeli Contract Protests
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is under scrutiny following its decision to terminate 28 employees who participated in protests against Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract with Amazon and the Israeli government. The project provides AI and cloud services, sparking criticism over…
You Go to War With the Industrial Base You Have, Not the Industrial Base You Want
In 1924, the U.S. Army Industrial College opened its doors to tackle the lessons learned from World War I, where mobilizing the American economy for war proved a serious challenge. Seventeen years later, the U.S. found itself embroiled in World…
Lessons Learned or Lessons Observed: The U.S. Navy’s Blind Spot in Mine Warfare
Since 1945, mines have been responsible for sinking or severely damaging 15 of the 19 U.S. ships lost in combat. Despite this sobering statistic, mine warfare remains an underdeveloped and often overlooked area of focus for the U.S. Navy. Meanwhile,…
Larry Fink Responds to ESG Backlash: A Shift in Language, Not Practice
Larry Fink, the influential CEO of BlackRock, has made waves with recent comments suggesting that he no longer wants to use the term “ESG” (Environmental, Social, and Governance). Fink, who once championed ESG principles and helped bring the term into…
Investors Push Back on CEO Pay Raises Amid Growing Pay Gap Concerns
In recent months, the growing disparity between CEO compensation and employee wages has sparked a wave of investor resistance. As the average salary of a chief executive in the S&P 500 surged to $14.5 million in 2021—a 17.1% increase from…