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U.S. Needs an Asia Re-Pivot
Legacy must be on Obama’s mind these days as his two-term presidency nears an end. It might seem early, but the approaching 2016 election cycle starts in earnest as soon as Hilary Clinton announces her...
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Why Firms Need Executive Intelligence (and not just social monitoring)
This is part one in a multi-part exploration of new developments in the field of executive intelligence. Most large firms now monitor the web and social media for comments about their products. Graphs...
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Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is In North Korea?
In yet another bizarre move by North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, official time in Pyongyang will officially roll back 30 minutes on August 15th. While not unheard of in the annals of geopolitics (New...
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The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) devalued the renminbi yesterday in the latest sign that market forces continue to weaken in the world’s second largest economy. Exports have fallen. Growth is likely...
View ArticleWhat the China Stock Market Crash Really Tells Us (and What It Doesn’t)
Monday morning headlines were more sobering than a double shot of espresso, adding anxiety to an already tumultuous few weeks in China. The Shanghai index dropped 8.5%, in one day, again. This after a...
View ArticleHow to Build a Successful Executive Intelligence Capability
In Part 1 we looked at why firms need executive intelligence and the challenges companies face in terms of capturing value from the onslaught of global data. In Part 2 we look at the foundations for...
View ArticleBrain Meet Computer- Elon Musk’s NeuralLink
Artificial intelligence – the ultimate tech disruptor some may fear has just gotten another boost. Elon Musk’s new company, NeuralLink, is exploring brain chip implants according to the Wall Street...
View ArticleLosing Iraq
It should come as no surprise that winning the peace in Iraq after winning the war a decade earlier proves harder in practice than in theory. After years of occupation, an election and billions of...
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Trump’s China Trade War Part II – Attack on Consumers
The next tranche of U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods are about to hit. Rather than being largely invisible to the public like the first $50 billion, round two includes seafood,...
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Trump’s Dangerous China Trade Gambit
A dangerous new phase in Trump’s trade war is about to begin when the $200 billion in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods comes into effect soon. Everything from electronic components to auto parts and...
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