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Why Are We Still Debating What Makes a City Smart?
Smart cities should prioritize people over technology. Success requires focusing on people, processes, and technologies—in that order—to improve quality of life and create places people choose to live.

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The New Pope Transcends Borders and Ideologies
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American pope in Catholic history. With his Augustinian background and international experience, he emphasizes unity, service to the poor, and bridge-building.

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In Memoriam: Pope Francis
Pope Francis, who died on April 21, 2025 at age 88, was the first pope from the Americas and Southern Hemisphere. Known for his humility, he championed the poor and environmental causes.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

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Are We Witnessing the Death of the Foreign Aid Supply Chain?
The article discusses US foreign aid's history, moral dimensions, and recent challenges. It argues that eliminating aid harms US security, economy, and global reputation, and calls for restoring its moral purpose despite current political opposition.

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Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941
A rare 1941 Fortune Magazine features Fernand Leger's vibrant lithograph and discusses "The Great Flight of Culture" as European artists and intellectuals immigrated to America during WWII, representing what Fortune called the third major wave of immigration shaping American society.

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International Day of Happiness 2025
The article discusses America's declining happiness rankings, highlighting how Nordic countries lead in happiness due to workplace trust, transparency, equity, and candor, suggesting businesses should cultivate gratitude and social capital among employees.
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Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941

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Global Trends 2025
The National Intelligence Council's "Global Trends 2025" report predicts a future with resource scarcity, nuclear proliferation, and regional instability. It emphasizes potential dangers but acknowledges they're not inevitable. The report aims to stimulate strategic thinking for a more positive future.
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The Fear of Nuclear Proliferation
This article discusses the challenges of international intervention in the aftermath of a deadly cyclone in Myanmar. The author acknowledges the limitations of intervention due to a reluctant international community and the resurgence of national sovereignty. However, the article argues that intervention should remain a tool, used with leverage, to achieve a more humane world order.

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Hindsight is Good — Foresight is Better
This article discusses a self-critical report by the US Army on the first 18 months of the Iraq War. The report admits the lack of planning for the invasion's aftermath and highlights the need for a "SysAdmin Force" focused on post-war stabilization. The author concludes by praising the Army's ability to learn and adapt but emphasizes the importance of foresight in preventing future casualties.

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The End of Intervention?
This article discusses the challenges of international intervention after a cyclone in Myanmar. Steve acknowledges the limitations are due to a reluctant international community and a resurgence of national sovereignty. However, intervention with leverage is argued to be a necessary tool for a more humane world order.