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CNN: Compiles list of “fast facts” on each of the former directors of the CIA, including Michael V. Hayden. Also in Local News 8 (Idaho Falls, ID), KRDO (Colorado Springs, CO), and others.
CNBC (International TV; video): Bill Schneider discusses the implications on economic and foreign policy if Trump were to get a second term as president. Schneider starts at the 15-second mark.
Washington Post: A Center for Regional Analysis study of possible economic impacts of new arenas in Virginia is cited and center director Terry Clower is quoted.
Real Clear Energy: David Hart argues that it’s time to bring geothermal energy in from the cold. “The Earth is a big, hot rock. About as hot as the sun in the middle, even its outermost layers are hot enough to boil water, which is what one needs to generate electricity.”
Al Jazeera: In an op-ed, Ahsan Butt says the pathway to a ceasefire in Gaza “may run through Dearborn,” as in Michigan.
Eurasia Review: Joanna Rozpedowski, who studies and teaches space policy, op-eds on the escalating militarization and weaponization of outer space. Forever.
La República (translation may be needed): In a Q&A interview, Jo-Marie Burt discusses the deterioration of Peru’s democracy—and the dangers therein.
Homeland Security Today: In a data-driven op-ed, Mahmut Cengiz calculates which international terrorist groups suffer the most casualties. The data comes from the Schar School’s terrorism database managed for the State Department.
Newsweek: Mark N. Katz says Putin’s reelection is all but assured but recent setbacks are embarrassing. He adds Moscow would “manipulate” election figures anyway.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: James Finkelstein is quoted in a story about the compensation package for new University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham. Also in Yahoo! Finance.
Mining Journal (Michigan): Judith Wilde explains the vast discrepancy (sometimes) between higher ed executive pay and faculty pay.
The Geopolitics: Umud Shokri writes about Iran’s geopolitical environment and increasing military aggressiveness.
Newsmax: Mark J. Rozell comments on the State of the Union Address.