Tradition has it that partisan politics and opposition stays in the US and the government speaks with one voice in international arenas on foreign policy. There have been many exceptions to this, and the 2026 Munich Security Conference is a major one. From my perspective, I was so pleased to see American opposition to the … Continue reading Very Effective Opposition to US Foreign Policy in Munich
THE COLLAPSE OF TELEPHONY
[Posted with the permission of the author, A. Michael Noll] A. Michael Noll February 15, 2026 © 2026 AMN The telephone system in the United Stats seems to be nearly in a state of collapse – the voice quality is horrible, calls get disconnected, terrible noises and echoes occur frequently. This is what happens when … Continue reading THE COLLAPSE OF TELEPHONY
Rethinking Cyber Safety in the Age of AI
Dr Ruth Shillair* and Bill Dutton For years, cyber security experts have taught the public how to reduce the risks of phishing attacks, such as by looking for poor English grammar, misspellings, the lack of high-quality logos, strange URLs, or calls seeking immediate action (e.g., click here immediately). Good advice pre-AI, but the use of … Continue reading Rethinking Cyber Safety in the Age of AI
Glory to Ukraine: The US Must Step Up
Ukraine Needs the US to Step Up It is blindingly obvious that the Ukraine-Russia negotiations are rigged against Ukraine. Russia has more cards to play in the negotiations: Donald Trump admires President Putin and resents President Zelenskyy; Trump has business deals in Russia; Trump is jealous of the sophistication of leaders of the NATO and … Continue reading Glory to Ukraine: The US Must Step Up
David versus Two Goliaths – and Winning
A photo of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin standing together at the Alaska ‘Summit’ in August 2025 is displayed in the Palm Room of Trump’s White House. It speaks volumes of Trump’s inexplicable admiration of Putin along with other autocrats and dictators, and what Volodymyr Zelenskyy is up against in negotiating with Russia while the … Continue reading David versus Two Goliaths – and Winning
Focus on Ukraine
In the aftermath of excellent speeches at the WEF by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, I see some clarity in thinking and moving forward. Policymakers can’t keep being deflected by repeated volleys of one-day crises, with their twists and turns, such as with Donald Trump feeding of the news media … Continue reading Focus on Ukraine
CITI MEMORIES by A. Michael Noll
[Colleagues are celebrating Professor Eli Noam's illustrious career as he retires from directing the Columbia Institute for Tele-Information (CITI) and his professorship at the Columbia Business School. I am delighted to post A. Michael Noll's personal reflections on Eli's career with the permission of the author.] CITI MEMORIES A. Michael Noll January 5, 2026 Introduction … Continue reading CITI MEMORIES by A. Michael Noll
Is Trump Fit for Office?
Reports from the Economist, BBC World Service, and Aljazeera, concerning US President Donald J. Trump, note that: “In the message that was confirmed on Monday as being delivered to Norwegian leader Jonas Gahr Store, Trump wrote that “considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, … Continue reading Is Trump Fit for Office?
150th Anniversary of Telephone Patent
The 150th Anniversary of Telephone Patent by A. Michael Noll [This blog is distributed with the permission of the author, A. Michael Noll.] March 7th 2026 is the 150th anniversary of the award of the patent for the telephone to Alexander Graham Bell. These 150 years have seen an expansion of the telephone in incredible … Continue reading 150th Anniversary of Telephone Patent
Truth Political: : The Minneapolis ICE Shooting
Protests over the actions of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) following the death of Renee Nicole Good have been extensive across the US, from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, an unarmed mother of three, who had just dropped a child off at school, by Jonathan Ross, a 43-year-old ICE … Continue reading Truth Political: : The Minneapolis ICE Shooting