Matthew Hoh is a disabled Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War and former Afghan War State Department Officer. He is an analyst and commentator on foreign and military policy issues as a senior fellow with the Eisenhower Media Network.

In 2009, after appointed to the Foreign Service, he resigned his post in Afghanistan because the war was unwinnable and counterproductive. It is estimated that the Iran war has cost over a trillion dollars, the military is broken, our allies refused to join because President Trump did not confer with them at the outset. The American Empire is declining as we rapidly move into a multipolar world. President Trump has destroyed relations with most allies, scuttled the petrodollar, driven up inflation, created supply chain shortages, and crippled the US military. The incompetent American envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, did not accurately analyze the Iranians’ history, culture and military goals and resource.

September 25, 2026

Stephanie Michelle Pimentel is a Dominican-American executive and the founder behind a growing body of work rooted in cross-border leadership, people strategy, and operational clarity.

She earned a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Florida International University, along with other advanced educational credentials. Cross-border transactions are difficult if the businesses are fragile internally. Companies need to be flexible due to changing rules and cultural differences, and they need to prepare prior to entering international trade arrangements. Lating America (LATAM) has been overlooked as a viable market even though it has diverse talent, nearby resources, close physical proximity, and same time zones. The Dominican Republic, as an example, has been a beacon of stability and responsible leadership. All LATAM countries have some resources and areas of expertise. More businesses are moving into an international marketplace since domestic markets reach a saturation point and can consume only so much.

September 25, 2026

Dr. Christian B. Miller is the A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University. He was most recently the Director of the Honesty Project. His new book is The Honesty Crisis: Preserving Our Most Treasured Virtue in an Increasingly Dishonest World. Honesty is a character trait that is critical to individual and societal ethics. An honest person does not lie, steal, or deal in self-deception. Often ethical dilemmas arise that pose a philosophical challenge. For example, it is reasonable to protect an innocent person from malicious harm, suffering or death. Assume that an ICE agent is conducting an illegal raid on an innocent migrant or that a Jewish family was pursued by the Nazis in World War 2. It is rational and moral to protect them... Given the fire hydrant of misinformation, disinformation and lies with many public figures, honesty is one of most important values to inculcate.

September 25, 2026

Dr. Richard Sakwa is Emeritus Professor of Politics at the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK. He has written widely on comparative politics, international relations and political philosophy, with a focus on Russian and European affairs. A few of his latest books are “The Lost Peace: How the West Failed to Prevent a Second Cold War,” and “The Russo-Ukrainian War: Follies of Empire.” The Ukrainians will not cede the land controlled by the Russians and a cease-fire will not bring a lasting peace, it will only lock in a fragile standoff. Europeans must be more involved in promoting reconciliation and development initiatives. To arrive at a peace agreement, concessions \must be made by both sides. Substantive discussions are critical at several levels The Russian-US relationship, Russian- European relationships, and Russian Ukrainian. For a just and lasting peace to end the war, Ukraine should become a neutral, nonaligned, tolerant, multicultural entity.

September 1, 2026

Jeremy Varon is professor of history at The New School in New York City. He is the author of “Bringing the War Home: The Weather Underground, the Red Army Faction, and Revolutionary Violence in the Sixties and Seventies.” His most recent book is, “Our Grief Is Not a Cry for War: The Movement to Stop the War on Terror.” The majority of recent US wars are widely- viewed as failures and unnecessary. The Trump administration destroyed much of the trust and alliances with US allies, all of whom need treaties, trade agreements and partnerships. The Obama Nuclear Deal with Iran was very effective, but Trump decimated it in 2018. Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, US’s negotiators, apparently are incompetent and misunderstood the history culture and current conditions of the Persian Gulf States. President Trump launched this unconstitutional, illegal war based on” a feeling” and erroneous reporting by Kushner and Witkoff.
August 29, 2026

Felix Dodds is Adjunct Professor at the University of North Carolina. Felix chaired the 2011 UN conference that proposed the first set of indicative Sustainable Development Goals. From 1992 to 2012, he served as the Executive Director of the Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future. He established the Network for Regional Government for Sustainable Development in 2002, the Water and Climate Coalition in 2007, and the Communitas Coalition for the UN’s SDG 11 in 2013. His most recent books are both with Chris Spence: last year's Environmental Lobbying at the United Nations and the 2023 book Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy: Profiles in Courage. The United Nations, through its international conferences, research studies, agency programs, and collaboration with civil society, has been one of the most significant proponents of discussions on the climate crisis and clean energy. Many countries have bypassed the USA in achieving energy independence and environmental enhancement.,

July 20, 2026

Norman Solomon is the national director of RootsAction and is executive director of the Institute for Public Accuracy. He’s the author of more than a dozen books including “War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine.” His new book is – “The Blue Road to Trump Hell. “The insane violence in Ukraine and Gaza shows how we desperately need an international order that is rules-based; however, if the world is to limit this war machine madness and militarization of police forces, it must evaluate these disasters and develop the machinery to create equitable rules for everyone. Many of the legacy media members are captive to the military industrial complex. The 7-7-7 Rule that limited how many media outlets one entity could control was gutted during the Reagan and Clinton administrations. Legacy Media should not be scribes and repeat misinformation and lies that many politicians regurgitate.

July 19, 2026

Matthew Davis is the author of “When Things Get Dark: A Mongolian Winter’s Tale.” He has been an Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fellow at New America, a Fellow at the Black Mountain Institute at UNLV, and a Fulbright Fellow to Syria and Jordan. He holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from the University of Iowa and an MA in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. His recent book is “A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore.”

From the grandeur of Mount Rushmore, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, to the spiritual serenity of the Leshan Giant Buddha in China, Petra in Jordan, Ellora Caves in India. These carvings connect us to our past and inspire us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of our shared heritage, as well as ensure their stories and significance endure for future generations.

July 17, 2026

Dr. Maya L. Kornberg, senior research fellow and manager at NYU Law’s Brennan Center for Justice, is the author of” Inside Congressional Committees: Function and Dysfunction in Lawmaking.” She has taught political science at NYU, Georgetown, and Oxford and worked at the UN and Inter-Parliamentary Union. Her most recent book is, “Stuck: How Money, Media and Violence Prevent Change in Congress.” Violence is dangerous as it constricts civic engagement; intimidates members to express their opinions; and causes a wave of early political retirements. A second problem preventing change in Congress is due to the vast sums of “dark” money in politics. Certain Supreme Court decisions, e.g. Citizens United, opened the floodgates to allow Members to “pay to play” with their contributors. Media helps inform the public of the importance of the legislative process. Many mainstream media tend to emphasize the most salacious aspects of Congress and euphemistically downplay some issues.

June 29, 2026

Dr. Kevin Riehle, a Lecturer in Intelligence and International Security at Brunel University in London, is an expert on Counterintelligence. His most recent book, “Security, Counterintelligence (CI) at Its Core: Assessing and Preventing Foreign Espionage.” One comprehensive approach is to incorporate all CI activities under a single definition. The basic question is how Counterintelligence does (CI) prevent an adversary to gain advantage over us. There are the four types of counterintelligence analysis: 1) help feed our CI activities by one who is knowledgeable; 2) foreign intelligence threat analysis means how much of a threat does an enemy possess; 3) Counter-counter intelligence (CCI) which is what our CI officers use to understand the CI of another country; 4) What are goals of the adversary. It is axiomatic that most countries are spying on each other. Considerable evidence shows that Russian engaged in swaying the 2016 and 2024 US elections overtly and covertly.

June 27, 2026

Sonali Kolhatkar is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, writer, and author. She is the founder, host, and executive producer of “Rising Up With Sonali” which airs as a radio program on KPFK, dozens of community radio stations around the U.S. and as a TV show on Free Speech TV. In addition to her journalistic and political work, Sonali is a prolific artist and has won several awards, as well as being a talented singer/songwriter. Her major subjects are racial justice, police divestment, economic justice and income inequality. The USA needs a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address many of the previous abuses such as racial injustice. In South Africa, Nelson Mandela did not seek retribution, but a discussion of previous problems, a forgiveness, and involvement of Apartheid supporters. When the current Trump administration is out of office, a reckoning with their nonfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasance for America to recover.

June 6, 2026

WILLIAM “BILL” COSTANZA retired from the Central Intelligence Agency as a Senior Operations Officer after 25 years of service. He obtained a doctorate in Liberal Studies (DLS) from Georgetown University in 2012. His recent book is ‘Treason, Terrorism and Betrayal.” A major security problem is how to deal with high-ranking governmental figures, such as Donald Trump, who allegedly took classified information, which was widely viewed as an illegal act. Another example is Tulsi Gabbard, US National Intelligence Director, who reportedly has shared classified information with Vladimir Putin. As infiltration of the US Government becomes a greater threat, DC policymakers must develop a bipartisan agreement to adopt necessary reforms to be implemented and avoid political partisanship. The experts in this field are professional and not partisan operatives. The US moved from the Jacksonian Period of the Spoils System to a meritocracy based on a person’s skills and loyalty to the Constitution.

June 6, 2026

Dr. Michael Cairo is a Professor of Political Science and the Program Director of International Affairs at Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky His most recent book is “American Presidents and Israeli Settlements since 1967.” Land and territorial claims dominate the conflict in the Middle East. The United Nations created Israel and Palestine in 1948. In June of 1967, during the Six Day War, Israel conquered the Gaza Strip, West Bank and Jerusalem. Palestinians have worked to develop an autonomous state. Several attempts have been launched to bring peace over the past several decades. After the October 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians, Israel launched a fierce counterattack against the Palestinians, where reportedly over 80,000 Palestinians were killed. Devastation applied to homes and Infrastructure, health services, clean water, and sanitary services, to mention a few. US influence is weakening due to siding with Netanyahu and not being as committed to rebuilding Gaza.

March 14, 2026

Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute, discusses a myriad of issues ranging from nuclear proliferation to developing effective, peaceful coalitions and programs. The world is in a more dangerous position today, regarding nuclear weapons than at any point in time. 13,999 nukes exist in the world, whereas only 2% are necessary to destroy the world. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is the foundation for the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Actions in Venezuela, attacks on US allies, and bombings of Iran upend the Rule of Law. Allies can no longer believe in the US’s umbrella of nuclear protection. The US is not living up to its national and domestic laws. Every citizen should ask policymakers and politicians to eliminate nukes, reduce poverty, and to protect the climate. Disarmament and nuclear proliferation should be taught in the schools. Nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction are not partisan issues.

March 8, 2026

Steve Schlesinger is a Fellow at the Century Foundation in New York City. Mr. Schlesinger authored "Act of Creation: Founding of the United Nations," and he is an expert on the UN and international issues. The League of Nations was the forerunner of the UN, which was created in 1945 where over 60 million died. The UN has been vital in preventing World War 3, providing humanitarian assistance to hundreds of millions of refugees, developing partnerships with groups such as Rotary International to eliminate the scourge of polio, and sending peacekeeping troops into dangerous areas to restore stability. Other basic UN services are to develop international agreements to safely move aircraft, ships, telecommunications, mail and weather information worldwide. The Trump administration has drastically cut US donations to the world body, which is damaging the US and the world. The US benefits more from the UN than probably any other country.

March 8, 2026

Rebecca Shoot, immediate past Executive Director of Citizens for Global Solutions, is an international lawyer and democracy and governance practitioner with extensive experience supporting human rights, democratic processes, and the rule of law on five continents. She is a Co-Convener, Washington Working Group for the International Criminal Court. She is the Co-Convener, ImPact Coalition on Strengthening International Judicial Institutions. The UN 80th celebration operates in close coordination with the Pact for the Future. The pact offers how to set out a broad agenda to strengthen multilateral cooperation on sustainable development, international peace and security, science and technology, digital cooperation, youth empowerment and global institutional reform. The United Nations has to be understood as a political and normative process, not just reformative or managerial. To be more relevant, the UN must move from consultation to co-creation with a multistake feedback loop, reform the veto authority and possibly select a female secretary-general.

February 27, 2026

Jerry Glenn, a futurist, serves as the executive director of the Millennium Project, and authors an annual publication, “State of the Future.” He was the executive director of the American Council for the United Nations University and was deputy director of Partnership for Productivity International. The State of the Future 20.0 Report is the most comprehensive and largest document covering 15 global challenges that affect the world. It is a tool for The UN Council of Presidents of the General Assembly which is an organization to help the 193-UN Member States determine its logical role in dealing with one of the thorniest: AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). Managing the transition to AGI is the most difficult management problem humanity has ever faced, A few other challenges to confront include Zero-Sum power geo-politics; the climate crisis; and global collective intelligence systems for water, energy, food, economics, education, gender, crime, ethics, and demographics.

February 27, 2026

Judge Thomas G. Moukawsher is a Connecticut complex litigation judge and former lawyer, legislator and lobbyist. He is the author of “The Common Flaw: Needless Complexity in the Courts and 50 Ways to Reduce it.” He recently authored various articles on the Supreme Court's immunity ruling and what it means. President Trump has taken the country into full retreat of world leadership by withdrawing from several international organizations such as the World Health Organization and Paris Climate Agreement. Most hard hit are vital UN agencies that directly benefit the US. He wants to divide the world into fiefdom of dominance by China, Russia and the US, powered and legalized by might makes right, rather than depend on the Rule of Law. As the US voluntarily sidelines itself, China will gladly fill the void. Almost 100-years ago, similar actions occurred that destabilized the world and led to two major World Wars.

February 14, 2026

John Seager, President and CEO of Population Connection, has authored numerous articles and op-eds on population growth and development. Studies have shown, when given the choice, most women prefer to have smaller families and families want to make their own decisions. Soft power is critical to saving lives and free people from tyranny and disease. These efforts have been undercut by the decimation of USAID and withdrawal from the UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. Population issues should not be pollical, but bipartisan as in the past. The educational materials fit into each state’s educational requirements to be objective and informative. Modern contraception is a transformative tool to help people plan their families. If there is a decline in population, according to a Goldman Sachs study, communities that lose population will also lose schools, hospitals and employment opportunities. The recent Republican bill will close hundreds of hospitals in the U.S.

February 14, 2026

Dr. Jean Krasno is in the faculty of the Department of Political Science at the City College of New York and is also a lecturer at Columbia University. The “United Nations: Policy and Practice” is her most recent book. Dr. Krasno was authorized by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to organize his papers for publication. She is now leading a campaign to elect a woman UN Secretary-General. The UN was created in 1945 to eliminate the scourge of war, promote economic and social development, and enhance human rights worldwide. The UN has had nine secretaries-general to lead the organization. Emphasis is on selecting a woman when SG Guterres’s term ends. The next UN SG must be an effective communicator with the 193-member states in the UN General Assembly and the various publics around the world. Most Americans are mostly unaware of how important UN services impact their lives every day.

February 12, 2026