Global Business
The Myth of Putin as World Energy Czar Is Running Out of Gas
Media commentary suggests that Russia is using its energy resources to hold the rest of the world hostage. To the contrary, write Yale SOM’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, Russia’s actions have devastated its own economy and undermined its status as an energy exporter.

Despite Job Losses, U.S. Benefitted from Surge of Trade with China
When Chinese imports sharply rose from 2000 to 2007, American manufacturing jobs suffered, but other sectors benefitted, leading to a net increase in U.S. welfare.
What’s the State of Cybersecurity?
Yale Insights talks with Thomas Glocer, who has been helping to fend off cyber attacks for nearly two decades, as CEO of Thomson Reuters, a member of the Morgan Stanley board, and co-founder and executive chairman of the cyber defense firm BlueVoyant.
With FCA-Renault-Nissan Drama, Who Needs Game of Thrones?
The proposed merger between Renault and Fiat Chrysler would create the world's third-largest automaker and could reshape the future of electric and self-driving cars. But Yale SOM's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld writes that the merger is a fundamentally human drama.
Curtis Chin ’90 on Navigating Right and Wrong across Cultures
Curtis Chin ’90, Asia Fellow at the Milken Institute, on finding solutions to cross-cultural ethical dilemmas.
James Robertson ’99 on the Fallout from Doing the Right Thing
James Robertson ’99, former CEO of the India HIV/AIDS Alliance, on facing the consequences of a tough ethical call—and the unexpected upside that can result.
A Frustrating and Illuminating Process: Global Network Experts Discuss the State of Brexit
A panel of experts from the Global Network for Advanced Management discussed the prolonged, contentious Brexit process and what the future likely holds for businesses and citizens with ties to Britain.
Can Business Links Lead to Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians?
Yale's Ian Shapiro says that sometimes business leaders can create the pre-conditions for progress when politicians are stuck.
Prosecution of Carlos Ghosn Exposes the Heart of Japan Inc.
Yale SOM’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld writes that the the arrest of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi chief reveals much about Japan’s system of business-government central planning.
Can Boeing Keep Up?
Boeing’s leaders are placing a multi-billion dollar bet that they can bring together innovation and global reach to survive tumultuous times.
Three Questions: Prof. Paul Bracken on the U.S. Action against Huawei
The charges signal an escalation in the tensions between the world’s largest economies, with multinational companies caught in the middle.