Game theory posits that rational actors will act in their self interest to maximize their aims, but will back down when factors no longer preserve their self interest. Or if the actors do not trust each other, will act unilaterally
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Will the U.S. Supreme Court reverse the law Congress passed to divest TikTok from its Chinese parent, ByteDance?Credit: Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments today on the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary…
Does the Federal Indictment Spell the End of Trump?
Trump Indicted on Espionage Charges
On June 8, 2023, former President Donald Trump was indicted on 37 charges of violating the Espionage Act and Obstruction of Justice. The charges allege that Trump willfully mishandled classified information after leaving office, by…
Twitter Has Invoked the “Poison Pill” — What Does Elon Musk do Next?
Twitter Has Invoked the “Poison Pill” — What Does Elon Musk do Next?April 15, 2022(Getty Images)After Elon Musk offered to buy Twitter’s outstanding shares for $54.20, a premium over its existing share price, Twitter’s Board, management and employees went into a frenzy. On April…
Elon Musk’s Next Move at Twitter: Inside the Looming Proxy Battle
April 13, 2022Getty Images from https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a20895958/elon-musk-pravda-twitter/Every billionaire needs his media platform. Hearst had the New York Journal, Turner has CNN, Murdoch has Fox News, Bezos has the Washington Post, and Elon Musk might just get Twitter.With over 81 million followers, Musk’s…
A Second Impeachment Will Fuel Domestic Extremism

Impeaching Trump a second second time will provide fuel to domestic extremism. Right wing extremism has been growing as a direct response…Continue reading on Medium »
Will the “Mail-In-Vote” Become the Supreme Court’s “Hanging Chad” of 2020?

The difference between 2000 and 2020 is that COVID-19 changed the way we vote, making mail-in-voting the norm and not the exception. That…Continue reading on Medium »
Trump’s 25th Amendment “House of Cards” Gambit

Under the 25th Amendment, Trump could voluntarily and temporarily resign his post if unable to carry out his executive duties, or….theContinue reading on Medium »
Trump’s 25th Amendment “House of Cards” Gambit

Under the 25th Amendment, Trump could voluntarily and temporarily resign his post if unable to carry out his executive duties, or….theContinue reading on Medium »
What is Holding the United States Together?

In turbulent political times, a country beset by a pandemic, and with cultural animosity at an all time high, one should rightfully wonder…Continue reading on Medium »