Hackers are stepping up their cyber-attacks on American democratic institutions. The Open Society Foundations, the global philanthropy I [Chris Stone] lead, is among many to have been targeted. DC Leaks has posted over 2,500 documents reflecting our grant-making strategies over the last decade, prompting a flurry of press reports from far-right news sites in the US and around the world. Earlier this summer, a shadowy organization called DC Leaks, believed by authorities to be a front for Russian operatives, posted internal communications from the Democratic National Committee. The group also targeted a retired NATO commander, Republican state officials and staffers for several US senators. Keep Reading...
I [William " Bill" Bratton] am a police reformer and have been since I was promoted to the rank of sergeant in the Boston Police Department in 1975. There were many good cops in Boston in those days, but there was also an insular culture that had some racist, brutal, corrupt, and lazy elements. I was motivated to advance in rank to get above the bad actors and try to do something about them. I had a vision of policing, shared by others of my generation, that looked beyond the stultifying bureaucracy, the curdled cynicism and the sheer indifference that characterized a lot of police work then. Read Bill Bratton's op-ed on his last day as NYC's police commissioner.
It seemed simple enough. The White House wants a surveillance drone to monitor an evolving showdown over human rights in Kyrgyzstan. A member of staff at the National Security Council calls the author, Rosa Brooks, at the Pentagon to tell her to send it on its way. Ms Brooks explains that this is not how the chain of command works in the military. Where would the drone come from? Which job would it no longer be doing? Who was going to pay for it? Whose airspace would it operate from? The incredulous response: “We’re talking about like, one drone. You’re telling me you can’t just call some colonel at CentCom and make this happen?” Read The Economist's riveting review of Rosa Brook's new book "How Everything Became War and the Military Became Everything: Tales from the Pentagon"
The day before the first presidential debate, David Plouffe, Obama's 2008 campaign manager talked to The Washington Post's The Plum Line. He seemed very confident in stating that we shouldn’t take the polling too seriously at this point, and said he believes that the race just isn’t actually a dead heat. He declared her advantage in the electoral college to be “decisive.” Read the complete interview with David Plouffe.
The Rotary Club of Torreon recognized Eduardo Tricio as "Distinguished Lagunero" in late September. During his acceptance speech, Tricio recognized and thanked everyone at LALA for their hard work and dedication before sharing this distinguished award with them.
In a magical stage, where nostalgia became suspended between a train carriage and an image of the Virgin Mary, Silvia Tcherassi presented her 2017 Spring-Summer Collection at Cali Exposhow 2016. She later said "I had been working on this collection for two years and had not presented anywhere because the location had to be magical. Cali's old train station is the ideal place for this runway show which marks the arrival and departure of the train of 'A Hundred Years of Solitude.'"
They say it has spread throughout Mexico and can affect citizens as well as officials. Now, a group of activists led by Diego Luna and Alejandro Legorreta have decided to highlight it in an illustrated text book: "Corrupcionario," or the dictionary of corruption.
During the 71st UN General Assembly in New York City, Enrique García spoke about the financial obstacles that Latin American cities face in the fight against climate change. He discussed the rapid urbanization of many Latin American cities which cause most of the carbon dioxide emissions. García then highlighted the important role of development banks in helping countries overcome these financial barriers.
During the Clinton Global Citizens Award Ceremony in September, Luis Alberto Moreno stated his hopes that "together [Colombians], we can begin to write a new chapter of our beloved country." Despite the latest developments in the Colombian referendum, he added that "President Santos is not just trying to end the war, but unite Colombia as one country where human rights are respected, where violence is a distant memory and where all citizens can benefit from the growing prosperity."
During Foro Exapansión 2016 in early September, Blanca Treviño explained that accepting and joining the digital economy should be a survival instinct. "Talking about the digital economy is leaving impact and competition behind and it is for survival; there are sectors that may disappear if they do not join this wave," she said.
IMPSA's president, Enrique Pescarmona, joined forces with the construction company Ceosa to develop El Sosneado, a wind farm. Pescarmona spoke to Radio Jornada and commented "hopefully it all goes great because it would be beneficial for the city's economy." He also added that Argentina could not keep importing energy when it is capable of producing and selling it.
In late September, Sprint CEO, Marcelo Claure held a press conference to announce his endorsement for Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton. He declared: "It is clear that we need Hillary Clinton to win in November. No matter the subject matter, beginning with immigration, she has the strength, experience, and temperament to lead the United States. It is too risky to opt for Trump."
Open English's CEO, Andres Moreno outlines his seven steps to success. He explains that it all begins with an idea that usually stems from personal experience and ends with being able to fund-raise the necessary capital.
During this year's Mexico Summit, an event hosted by The Economist, Alejandro Rámirez Magaña talked about the threat that is Trump. He explained his worries in regards to the Republican presidential candidate saying that Trump is a "destructive force" and will only "bring uncertainty to the world".
From White House advisor to manager of Google's public relations, Caroline Atkinson talks about the complicated relationship between governments and the internet.
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From Donald Trump to the Brexit leaders - the promises of today's politicians are based on pure fantasy. What happens when politics occur without the facts?
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What is the solution to unemployment in an automatic world? Giving away money. Learn more about how a universal income could save the economies of the future.
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Criminals tend to hide their money in elaborate spots, but sometimes dirty money is hidden in plain sight in some of the world's richest cities. Efecto Naím tells you more.
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You don't want to miss out on this year's magnificent meeting - so please take a moment to register as soon as possible to ensure a spot in Washington DC from October 26-29! Remember, registration closes this Friday, September 2nd. To register, please refer to the original invitation email sent in early July ("Join your G50 friends in Washington, DC: Registration for the XXIII Annual Meeting is now open"). Registration for our concurrent sessions will be opening soon! Stay tuned!
From the first man to simultaneously hold an executive and residential position at the White House to a world-renowned futurist, here are some of the new additions to this year's agenda. Don't miss out on the amazing opportunity to learn from them at our XXIII Annual Meeting.
