Dear Friends, As the seasons begin to change, I’m struck by the difference between what we see and what’s happening beneath the surface- both in the natural world and the political one. When it comes to the alliance displayed among China, Russia, and North Korea, I’m wary of overestimating the strength of their friendship. I’m...

I’m pleased to share another week of analysis with you in my 3+1 Weekly Risk Report. I also invite you to take a look at my op-ed which ran yesterday in USA Today. The drug cartel threat is a mounting national security concern. But we must partner with Mexico to prosecute the drug war in...