Congratulations! Now what?
You finally open the letter of acceptance that says, “Congratulations! We are glad to inform you that you’ve been accepted.” The relief is immense, a confirmation that years of hard work, late-night studying, and stubborn ambition have finally paid off. The e-mail is proof you have achieved something extraordinary, and freezing for two years in…
Barrel of the Gun: How the Venezuelan Intervention is Rewiring the Global Energy Map
Two weeks ago, the global power centers were left reeling by the geopolitical earthquake of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture. For decades, the so-called “Venezuelan problem” was slow-burning dynamite due to sanctions and diplomatic stalemates. With the US military presence in Caracas and the capture of Nicolas Maduro, the global energy map is now set…