US officials violate constitutional free speech rights by selectively enforcing laws to silence dissidents. Many recent cases illustrate how serious and widespread this problem is.| Fair Observer
Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time Formula 1 world champion who demonstrates high-level leadership despite poor performance.| Fair Observer
In this episode of FO° Talks, Heather (Heldman) Neeman interviews Esther Wojcicki about her TRICK method (Trust, Respect,| Fair Observer
“Outside the Box” is Fair Observer’s regular column dedicated to exploring our relationship with artificial intelligence.| Fair Observer
In “Outside the Box,” I interrogate AI chatbots to better understand both the productive and deceptive ways in which they “reason.”| Fair Observer
Trump’s tariffs, AI’s rapid growth and the Russia-Ukraine war are reshaping economies and global power. Conflicts in the Middle East,| Fair Observer
Masaaki Yoshimori is an economist. He was born in Ashiya and grew up in Kuwana, Japan. He belongs to the McCourt School of Public Policy, a constituent school of Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He previously served as a fellow in International Economics at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Yoshinori’s research spans a broad spectrum of critical issues in global economics, including monetary policy, exchange rate policy, financi...| Fair Observer
Manu Sharma is a Contributing Editor at Fair Observer and a partner at FOI, which helps businesses and governments anticipate, understand and mitigate political and geopolitical risks. Based in India, Manu has worked in leadership roles in stakeholder research across India, South Africa and Indian Ocean Region Islands. He has held analytical and advisory roles at the World Bank in Washington, DC, and at Standard and Poor’s in London. Manu consults regularly with political leaders, legislato...| Fair Observer
Gary Grappo is a former US ambassador and a distinguished fellow at the Center for Middle East Studies at the Korbel School for International Studies, University of Denver. He possesses nearly 40 years of diplomatic and public policy experience in a variety of public, private and nonprofit endeavors. As a career member of the Senior Foreign Service of the US Department of State, he served as Envoy and Head of Mission of the Office of the Quartet Representative, the Honorable Mr. Tony Blair, i...| Fair Observer
In this section of the July episode of FO° Exclusive, Atul and Glenn discuss US trade deals with the EU and Japan, highlighting their...| Fair Observer
In FO° Exclusive’s July 2025 episode, US President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, prompting concerns over its $3.4 trillion fiscal impact.| Fair Observer
The word “Islamophobia” and its definition have been highly contested amongst scholars, authors and policymakers regarding its ability...| Fair Observer
US President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025 with a promise to end birthright citizenship and restore what he calls “American identity.”| Fair Observer
The word “Islamophobia” and its definition have been highly contested amongst scholars, authors and policymakers regarding its ability...| Fair Observer
Russia’s recognition of Afghanistan’s Taliban government marks a strategic shift, driven by geopolitical ambitions and regional rivalry.| Fair Observer
America’s strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities marked a rare reinforcement of deterrence after years of erosion due to the “preparedness paradox.”| Fair Observer
Populism is increasing around the world, driven by public frustration with inequality, weak institutions and unfulfilled democratic promises.| Fair Observer
Thanks to rising prices and cost-of-living crisis, right-wing populists have broken through in the election for the upper house of the Japanese parliament.| Fair Observer
On July 4, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which extends the 2017 tax cuts and overhauls Opportunity Zones.| Fair Observer
In this episode of FO° Talks, Fair Observer Chair Claire Whitaker and retired CIA officer Glenn Carle discuss US President Donald...| Fair Observer
Fair Observer provides perspectives from around the world on news, politics, economics, business, culture, science, technology and more.| Fair Observer
Within a few years, AI will outperform humans, disrupt jobs and concentrate wealth, sparking existential concerns.| Fair Observer
Now that US President Donald Trump has returned to office, he will implement protectionist policies, raising tariffs and limiting immigration.| Fair Observer
Fair Observer Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and retired CIA Officer Glenn Carle discuss the latest escalation in the India–Pakistan conflict following....| Fair Observer
In this powerful episode, Rod Berger engages with historian Julien Reitzenstein to unpack the modern resurgence of fascism worldwide.| Fair Observer
In “Outside the Box,” I interrogate ChatGPT to better understand how AI “reasons.” It’s like a conversation with an intelligent friend,| Fair Observer
Donald Trump represents a return to isolationism and nativism, two long-standing tendencies in American politics.| Fair Observer
Peter is Fair Observer’s chief strategy officer. He is an author and media producer who has worked on ground-breaking projects focused on innovative learning technology.| Fair Observer
Foreign policy under Trump 2.0 is already different from anything we’ve been used to. Secretary of State Marco Rubio...| Fair Observer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FairObserver.com is a web site (together with all tools, products and services provided on or related to the web site, the “Site”) owned by Fair Observer, a California nonprofit (“Fair Observer,” “we”, “us” or “our”). You are invited to submit articles, post comments, sign up to receive newsletters, RSS feeds and other information, and visit… Continue reading Untitled| Fair Observer
This Privacy Policy applies to the Fair Observer website, activities and services, called the Services. As part of providing the Services, Fair Observer may collect, store and use personal data from your use of the Services. Specific information about what personal data is collected and how it is used is detailed below for each component… Continue reading Privacy Policy| Fair Observer
In “Outside the Box,” I interrogate ChatGPT to better understand how AI “reasons.” It’s like a conversation with an intelligent friend,| Fair Observer
Russia and Ukraine will probably reach a peace or ceasefire deal this year as Ukraine’s economy continues to struggle,| Fair Observer
In 2025, conflict in the Middle East will diminish because it has clear winners. Israel now has the upper hand against its enemies, especially Iran.| Fair Observer
