Desmond Lachman It is often said that generals fight the last war. Something similar can perhaps be said of Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve. At a time when a regional banking crisis is brewing that could precipitate a meaningful recession, the Fed continues to battle inflation even though it …

In business, the term “commodification” describes the transition of something previously a luxury good into a day-to-day commodity that is bought and sold cheaply. When smartphones first went to market, they were expensive luxury items. Today, while high-end smartphones are not cheap, commodified models are available for as …

Presidential elections in Taiwan and the U.S. in 2024 could add some spice to the geopolitical battle over Taiwan. In recent years, Taiwan has become a major battleground in the great power rivalry between China and the United States. A number of factors have contributed to geopolitical tensions …

The Israel-Hamas war has led the United States to expand its military presence in the Middle East to heights rarely seen post-Iraq War. The United States military is surging its presence in the Middle East again. In the aftermath of Hamas’ shocking October 7 attack and the onset …

A conflict between the United States and China is not inevitable if both sides work to engage with each other and steer the relationship in a peaceful direction. July 27 marked the seventieth anniversary of the Korean Armistice and the last time the United States and the People’s …

Houthi rocketeers have fired an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM)—a genre of weaponry ostensibly possessed only by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force—against merchant shipping. In recent weeks Houthi rebels fighting for control of Yemen have lashed out at mercantile shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and southern …

Though generally acclaimed, the recent film Oppenheimer did little to highlight any long-term implications of nuclear weapons and nuclear warfare. This is not an intended criticism of the film’s producers or directors, but merely a suggestion to commence much broader kinds of nuclear-related inquiry. Since that first test …

In today’s digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a crucial component across various sectors, particularly in developing countries that face unique cybersecurity challenges associated with the use of this technology. AI has played a significant role in the education sector, where, according to a UNESCO report, its …

At least 19,453 people have been killed in Israel’s ensuing assault on the Gaza Strip and at least 52,286 people injured, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run enclave. At least 7,600 people are missing, according to the Hamas media office. The victims are mostly children, women, …