Michael worked over a decade in intelligence as a United States Marine who was assigned to the NSA, DIA, and The Pentagon. He has worked in IT, financial services, and the healthcare industries also.
Global Affairs
The trilateral trade relationship between the United States, Mexico, and Canada faces its most significant test since the implementation of the USMCA in 2020, as geopolitical realignments and domestic political shifts reshape North American economic diplomacy. The May 15, 2025, phone conversation between Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime
Global Affairs
The escalating water conflict between India and Pakistan over the Indus River system has emerged as the most volatile geopolitical flashpoint in the Asia-Pacific region, threatening to destabilize relations between two nuclear-armed neighbors already locked in seven decades of territorial disputes. At the heart of this crisis lies India’s
Global Affairs
The first direct peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in over three years concluded in Istanbul on May 16, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the protracted conflict. While the talks failed to produce a ceasefire agreement, they resulted in a landmark prisoner exchange deal and exposed the entrenched geopolitical
Domestic Affairs
Introduction The House of Representatives is pressing forward with President Trump’s sweeping budget and tax package, a legislative effort that encapsulates the administration’s core economic, defense, and immigration priorities. Yet, the path to passage is anything but straightforward. The bill, which proposes trillions in tax cuts alongside substantial
Domestic Affairs
Summary The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally requested the deployment of 20,000 National Guard troops to assist with the Trump administration’s intensified campaign to apprehend and deport undocumented immigrants from the interior of the United States. This unprecedented move marks a dramatic escalation in federal immigration
Global Affairs
Introduction Europe stands at a historic crossroads. The ongoing war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year, has not only upended the continent’s security architecture but also triggered a profound transformation in the European Union’s approach to defense, economic policy, and international relations. Once seen as a project
Domestic Affairs
Executive Summary UnitedHealth Group, the largest health insurer in the United States, is facing a criminal investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over possible Medicare fraud linked to its Medicare Advantage business. The news, first reported by The Wall Street Journal and confirmed by multiple financial outlets, triggered a
Global Affairs
Introduction President Donald Trump’s recent Middle East tour has marked a significant moment in U.S. foreign policy, regional geopolitics, and the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The trip, which included high-profile stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, resulted in landmark economic and defense agreements, as well as the reintroduction
Africa
Introduction Mali’s military junta, led by Colonel Assimi Goïta, has escalated its authoritarian consolidation by dissolving all political parties and banning political meetings, marking a critical turning point in the nation’s post-coup trajectory. This decree, announced on May 13–14, 2025, eliminates the last vestiges of organized opposition
Global Affairs
Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its fourth year, but the Kremlin shows no signs of de-escalation. Instead, it is accelerating a dual-track strategy: reshuffling its military leadership to address battlefield inefficiencies while aggressively expanding its armed forces to sustain the war and prepare for potential conflict with
Domestic Affairs
The U.S. Congress is grappling with one of the most consequential technological challenges of the 21st century: how to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) without stifling innovation. Over the past 18 months, lawmakers have convened nearly three dozen hearings to address AI’s risks and opportunities, with a particular focus
Domestic Affairs
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments on ending birthright citizenship marks a pivotal moment in American legal and political history. At stake is the interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, which has guaranteed automatic citizenship to nearly all individuals born on U.S. soil