Fidel Castro made a surprising confession to me, given that he was a dictator: he admitted he had made a serious mistake in his negotiations with President Clinton. He explained that he had had a conversation with the US president in which he promised not to shoot down the planes flown by Cuban exiles organized in the group Brothers to the Rescue. The planes flew over Havana, especially
Governments should focus on delivery rather than intentions, as highlighted by Luis Rubio when comparing the different approaches of Canada and Mexico towards the U.S. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum exercises a pragmatic strategy, maintaining stability despite challenges, while Canada leans toward defiance. Both strategies yield similar outcomes, underscoring the importance of effective results.
As global power dynamics shift, Winston Churchill and Mark Carney’s warnings resonate. Churchill foresaw the Cold War’s onset, while Carney highlights the fragility of today’s international order. Both emphasize the need for courage against submission, urging the removal of false reassurances to foster new, just alliances amidst rising authoritarianism.
CONFRONTING THE CUBAN REGIME: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed anExecutive Order declaring a national emergency and establishing a process to imposetariffs on goods from countries that sell or otherwise provide oil to Cuba, protecting U.S.national security and foreign policy from the Cuban regime’s malign …
The content includes a download link for the Agency’s Strategic Plan covering fiscal years 2026-2030, along with a selection of articles addressing various topics such as economic outlooks, political risks, national defense strategies, and global growth trends. These resources provide insights into future challenges and strategies.
In 2025, gold reached over 50 all-time highs, fueled by geopolitical uncertainty and a weaker dollar, yielding returns above 60%. The 2026 outlook remains contingent on these factors. Potential economic slowdowns or rising risks could benefit gold, while positive policy outcomes may depress prices. Gold will continue to serve as a key portfolio diversifier.
The post discusses the importance of legitimacy in power, emphasizing that economic strength alone is insufficient for true leadership. It critiques Trump’s leadership, arguing that he jeopardizes the U.S.’s influence on global affairs, essential for promoting peace and stability, as exemplified by historical frameworks like the UN and Marshall Plan.
Tech company valuations in the AI sector are hotly debated, with many arguing they are inflated due to speculative behavior and hype rather than solid fundamentals. While significant revenue growth exists among major players, inflated valuations often stem from minimal revenue in startups and excessive reliance on future potential rather than current profitability, indicating potential bubble-like characteristics.
It had been a long time, perhaps too long, since the world had seen scenes like those now repeated day after day in the United States among the group of countries that claim to be civilized, lawful, and constitutional. Raids, crackdowns, and persecutions are carried out as if force were enough and the law were a hindrance. Operations that, rather than enforcing rules, seem designed to instill fear. And when fear becomes a method, the rule of law ceases to be a principle and becomes an obstacle.
The article critiques Claudia Sheinbaum’s absence from the Davos meeting, emphasizing the missed opportunity to engage with global leaders and understand the dynamics shaping US-Mexico relations. It highlights looming threats to Mexico’s strategic position due to US demands on narcotics management and oil shipments, urging a proactive response from the Mexican government to maintain credibility.