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The tragedy of foreign-policy realism Malcom Kyeyune
The big interview - James Olson: The former chief of counterintelligence for the CIA, looks back on his 30-year career with the agency and discusses how he coped with the moral dilemmas of spying. Monocle Radio
Why Africa is turning its back on the eco-obsessed West Newgeography
Tacos. Tequila. Telenovelas. Nairobi embraces its Mexican soul. In the Kenyan capital, Mexican culture is everywhere, from television to music to restaurants. A primer on the latest global mash-up. NYT
The real reason your back-to-work drive is failing: Want employees back in the building? Well, you're going about it all wrong. Liz Ryan
Discovering where ChatGPT can create value for your company HBR
What will working with AI really require? HBR
Could business events be made more affordable for SMEs? SMEs are keen to get back to attending in-person business events after Covid, but it’s often an expensive exercise. What can organizers and attendees do to bring down the barriers to entry? Raconteur
Danielle Smith's pro-growth rebellion is a sign of things to come Newgeography
The US is getting its first new nuclear reactor in 40 years: After years of delays, Plant Vogtle project goes online soon in Georgia. Grist
Where there’s smoke: The relationship between climate change and wildfires is complex—more complex than press coverage of this week’s US smoke emergency suggests. James B. Meigs
Jared Diamond: A reply to his critics: Rescuing Guns, Germs, and Steel from its worst detractors. Davis Kedrosky
It’s not you — it’s your goals: Knowing when to quit: Former professional poker player Annie Duke shares tips on how to set more agile goals. K@W
A review of ‘For the Culture’ by Marcus Collins: In his new book, Detroit native and professor Marcus Collins shows why we do what we do and buy what we buy. Jenn McKee
A dozen things I’ve learned from Sam Zell about investing and business 25iq
Succession, the inside story: Could a few scruffy Brits write a glossy, high-end New York drama? Yes and no. Georgia Pritchett
The futile pursuit of good taste: It was once the preserve of a privileged elite — now even arbiters of style don’t know what it is any more. Jo Ellison
Americans are bad at resting. Here’s how to reclaim your free time. Eda Uzunlar
You can choose to enjoy getting pummeled, and other lessons from big wave Surfer Garrett McNamara: The man who's ridden some of the world's biggest waves talked to GQ about his new HBO documentary, manifesting, and why he's “not an adrenaline junkie.” Clay Skipper
Enjoy the ride + plan accordingly.
-Marc
Marc A. Ross | Chief Communications Strategist @ Caracal
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