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- The Economist8 min
Is Russia the real winner from the war in Iran? | The Economist
Zanny Minton Beddoes, Shashank, Greg, Ed
A strategic assessment highlights Russia's improved economic resilience and reduced incentive for negotiations, while Gulf states face a binary choice between dealing with Iran or deepening US security ties at the cost of regional stability. The conflict simultaneously exposes critical US industrial limitations in interceptor stockpiles despite demonstrating superior technical execution, a dynamic that China interprets as evidence of American war fatigue. Consequently, these developments entrench Russia's position and accelerate Beijing's military modernization efforts focused on endurance and missile capabilities.
- The Economist8 min
Will the Iran war spread across the Middle East?
Greg, Anshul, Adam, Pete Hexeth
Experts warn that regional chaos in Iran could trigger a prolonged conflict, spiking energy prices and threatening the security models of Gulf states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar. While historically neutral, these nations are shifting toward military alignment with the US and abandoning diplomatic restraint as Iranian strikes backfire by uniting regional populations against Tehran. This escalation occurs amidst a US strategy driven by legacy considerations rather than broad public support, aiming to transform Iran's political landscape while balancing fears of a quagmire against the need to signal power to global rivals like China.
- The Economist9 min
What would be the point of an American strike on Iran? | The Economist
Edward Carr, Ed, Shashank, Greg
Two US aircraft carrier strike groups and over 100 fighter jets, including F-22s landed in Israel, have assembled in the Gulf and Mediterranean to execute high-intensity strikes without establishing a large-scale ground presence in Saudi Arabia or the UAE. Analysts warn that the undefined strategic aim—ranging from punitive punishment to coercive diplomacy or regime change—fundamentally determines the conflict's duration and feasibility. Negotiations remain deadlocked over specific nuclear constraints, as Washington seeks a permanent agreement eliminating sunset clauses while Iran resists total uranium enrichment restrictions.
- Goldman Sachs8 min
The Next Phase of Corporate Strategy
Global corporations are fundamentally reorienting their strategies from strict financial optimization to operational resilience and social purpose, driven by a global health crisis that distinguishes this period from previous economic downturns. This pivot has fueled record capital raising and accelerated supply chain decoupling from China, while investment banks have successfully maintained deal flow through fully virtual execution methods. Looking ahead, pent-up capital and sector-specific consolidation needs in technology and healthcare are expected to drive a meaningful resurgence in merger and acquisition activity later this year.
- Goldman Sachs21 min
Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom
Zoom CEO Eric Wan details the platform's unprecedented growth to 300 million daily users and the company's simultaneous infrastructure expansion and security overhauls in response to the crisis. Beyond operational challenges, Wan outlines a strategic pivot toward deeper B2B integration and a future vision where video conferencing incorporates AI translation and haptic feedback. He concludes by noting that while remote work may boost productivity, it necessitates new cultural policies to address mental fatigue and promote sustainable employee happiness.
- Y Combinator2h 28m
Work at a Startup Expo 2019
Ryan Choi, Geoff Ralston, Vijay, Tanay, Anjana Rajan, Jonathan, Greg, Julia, Daniele, Mike, David, Ning, Paul, Samir Maghani, Tarek, Lior, Chris Nguyen, Erica, Wei, Lyle Avery, Gregory Coburger, Adam McKenzie, Jacob, Parker Conrad, Ilya, Lester, Josh, Jordan, Marc Friedman, Hugh, Ethan, Hanan, Reese
Y Combinator hosted a high-stakes hiring expo featuring 40 funded startups, where founders pitched their missions and technical stacks to engineers in a rapid-fire, two-hour format. The event highlighted diverse sectors ranging from healthcare AI and fintech to autonomous logistics, utilizing a digital directory to match attendees with companies like Checkr, Glide, and Scale. By emphasizing rapid career growth and high-impact environments over corporate stability, the gathering successfully connected over 2,000 alumni founders with talent to advance products that currently serve millions of users.
- Milken Institute58 min
Climate Change: Threat or Opportunity for the Global Economy?
Mike Scott, Lord Gregory Barker, Baron Barker of Battle, Ben Goldsmith, David Hone, Sonia Medina, Gérard Moutet, Greg, Steve Podmore
Global leaders and industry executives converge to assert that the low-carbon transition is now driven by economic viability rather than policy alone, with China and major oil companies actively pivoting strategies to capitalize on new markets and mitigate risks. Key developments include China's imminent nationwide carbon trading system, Shell's shift toward gas-focused operations, and a $1 billion collaborative fund by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative to accelerate emission-reducing technologies. As institutional investors increasingly prioritize transition risks and the Financial Stability Board prepares new disclosure standards, the event highlights a projected "golden age" of private sector innovation expected to redefine energy mixes by 2040 despite political headwinds.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Saving the World From Us: Strategies for Conservation
Amy Christensen, Catherine Bigelow, Greg, David Vonderman, Tom, Philippe Cousteau
Experts warn that wild elephants face extinction within four to eleven years as poaching networks fund terrorist organizations through a $1 billion illicit ivory economy. To counter these vertically integrated criminal enterprises, conservationists are deploying military-grade tactics such as armed rangers and helicopters, while simultaneously targeting demand markets in China and New York through stricter laws and cultural shifts. Strategic divergences persist regarding the use of aggressive enforcement versus traditional NGO approaches, yet there is a consensus that immediate, security-focused interventions are essential to protect apex predators and the ecosystems they sustain.
- Milken Institute1h 17m
Return on People: The Link Between Human Capital, Values and Corporate Performance
Rich, Efrat, Ed, Pamela, Susan, Greg
Efrat Arison and Credit Suisse executives present evidence that embedding values like sustainability and integrity directly into corporate DNA drives superior financial performance and talent retention. By reframing operational processes from debt collection to mentorship and creating targeted business units for underrepresented communities, these organizations successfully bridge the gap between stated missions and daily practices. This strategic shift addresses the "triple bottom line" by aligning compensation structures with social goals, countering the leakage of human capital where diverse graduates fail to reach leadership due to misaligned corporate cultures.
- Milken Institute59 min
What Keeps CEOs Up at Night -- and What Gets Them Up in the Morning?
Jim, Greg, Alexandra, Aaron Levy
Executives from major financial and technology firms discussed shifting existential threats, ranging from a redesigned talent strategy that reversed millennial attrition through gamification and flexible work models to cybersecurity's elevation to a board-level imperative against nation-state actors. Panelists highlighted how complex regulatory burdens and global misalignment create competitive disadvantages for incumbents while driving disruption in media and data collection, forcing companies to adopt open innovation partnerships. The consensus forecast predicts a transformative decade defined by exponential technologies like AI and autonomous vehicles, urging strategic adaptation to emerging business models despite ongoing debates over automation's impact on job creation.
- Milken Institute59 min
The Highs - and Lows - of the Cannabis Economy
Mike Zaplin, Todd Denkin, Craig Ellens, Sue Rouchet, Michael Kraft, Doug Praw, Deepak Chopra, Peter Janssen, Tommy Lasorda, Chief Justice Roberts, Greg
A panel of industry leaders and public health advocates argues that the cannabis sector is transitioning from an unregulated "pirate" economy to "Cannabis 2.0," a professionalized model led by scientific innovation and standardized regulation. Speakers including Mike Zaplin, Craig Ellens, and Todd Denkin emphasize the urgent need for sterile cultivation technologies, comprehensive lab testing, and trade schools to replace the current 98% THC-only testing landscape, while public health expert Sue Rouchet warns of severe risks regarding adolescent brain development and future addiction costs. As federal enforcement priorities clarify banking access and international markets like Canada offer uniform frameworks, the consensus calls for a "medicine-first" approach to prevent legal liabilities and ensure the industry evolves into a compliant, brand-centric pharmaceutical standard.
- Milken Institute1h 4m
A Matter of Degrees: How Education Enriches Us All
Ernest Wilson, Ross Duvall, Greg, Governor, Farah Doon, Udita Srimushnam, Brooke Allen, Noah
The panel "A Matter of Degrees" convened experts including Dean Ernest Wilson, economist Ross Duvall, and former Governor Gray Davis to address the widening skills gap and financial risks threatening the U.S. higher education system. Participants analyzed data showing declining U.S. educational competitiveness among younger generations and debated transformative solutions such as competency-based credentials, co-op work models, and private-public research partnerships to align academic output with market demands. The discussion concluded with a consensus that without structural reforms prioritizing transparency and employer-defined skills, the sector will fail to mitigate inequality or sustain long-term economic growth.