Can Trump Be the New Reagan?
Eight years ago, I watched Donald Trump’s first presidential victory unfold during a breakfast gathering with European policymakers at POLITICO’s Brussels office. The reaction that morning was a mix of shock and disbelief. Fast forward to today, and while anxiety…
How ReelShort CEO Joey Jia Disrupted the U.S. Entertainment Industry with a Chinese Trend
When the first episode of The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband unfolds, it feels like a typical daytime TV drama: a female protagonist pleads with her father and evil stepmother for $50,000 to pay for her mother’s kidney dialysis….
Mastering Human-Machine Warfighting Teams: The Key to Future Military Dominance
As warfare evolves, military leaders are increasingly focusing on how to harness the power of human-machine teams to gain a decisive advantage. America’s top commanders agree that mastering the collaboration between human soldiers and increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) and…
The Master Strategist: Susie Wiles’ Quiet Ascent to Trump’s Inner Circle
On Thursday evening, news broke that Susie Wiles had been appointed as Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff—a move that felt inevitable to those familiar with her trajectory, yet surprising to many who had never heard her name. To…
The Blame Game: Biden vs. Harris in the 2024 Defeat
As the sun rose the morning after Donald Trump’s emphatic return to the White House, the Democratic Party was already in post-mortem mode. Texts and calls flew back and forth, brimming with recriminations and speculation over what had gone wrong….
How Foreign Leaders Should Prepare for a Second Trump Term
As Donald Trump edges closer to a potential return to the White House, foreign leaders—especially those on the center-left—are bracing for the political and diplomatic turbulence his presidency could unleash. Trade wars, erratic exchanges, and a recalibrated global order are…
Betrayed by Harris, but Trump Would Be Catastrophic
Over the past year, we’ve watched in anguish as Gaza endures unimaginable suffering, exacerbated by the unwavering support of the American government for Israel’s actions. With the U.S. election just days away, the stakes are impossibly high — teetering between…
Global Brands Fail to Meet Plastic Reduction Goals Despite Pledges
Despite major pledges from multinational corporations to reduce their plastic use, global efforts to curb plastic pollution have made little progress, according to a new report. The U.N. Environment Programme and the Ellen Macarthur Foundation’s latest annual review shows that…