In business, a crisis lurking right around the corner could hit without warning at any time. Because such events are, by definition, unexpected—often impossible to imagine, much less predict—leaders need to develop solid strategies for quickly responding to any crisis
Gold and Silver Investing
For years, investors have turned to both gold and silver because it may provide a hedge in a potential economic or market downturn, as well as during sustained periods of rising inflation. Understanding the different uses of the two metals, their
Canada 2026 Predictions
1. The Military Will Prep for an Arctic Incursion Canada’s military is finally treating the Arctic like the wild frontier it is: strategically positioned, resource-rich and increasingly crowded. China is coveting the North’s vast deposits of copper, nickel, lithium and
The Benefits of NMN
If you’re interested in aging and longevity innovations, you may have heard of NMN, which stands for nicotinamide mononucleotide. It’s a molecule your body makes naturally, but some people also take it as a supplement. Researchers are currently investigating its
Are Ghosts Real?
In the spirit of Halloween we are asking the question, are ghosts real? For centuries people from every corner of the world have answered that question with stories, rituals, and sometimes fear. Today we’ll look at what different cultures say,
The History of Nuclear Weapons
In the modern world, few inventions have had such a profound impact on global security, politics, and human history as the nuclear weapon. Since its first detonation during World War II, nuclear weapons have remained a subject of intense debate,
Iran: A Brief History
From the US assassination of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani to the ongoing case of the jailed mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Iran has scarcely been out of the headlines in recent months. But how far back does the history of Iran stretch?
Kashmir: A Brief History
Kashmir – the “paradise on Earth” of Bernier, has the proud privilege of having a history in Sanskrit (Rajatarangini) giving a lucid account of events from 3000 B.C. to 1149 A.D., including the list of kings, queens, ministers, and their
The Mexican Drug Cartels
Today the Mexican Cartel supplies 70% of cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine in the United States, an industry that has been responsible for the deaths of 150,000 people from 2006-2012. (Beittel, Mexico: Organized crime and drug trafficking organizations). The economic
Drone Technology
A specter is haunting the United States—the specter of drone warfare. Since the middle of November, unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles have lit up the skies above New Jersey, startling residents and baffling military and government officials. The US Army’s Picatinny