Prof. Art Cyr’s Blog
This blog contains personal commentaries on developments in domestic and international business and economics, government and politics, defense and national security, diplomacy and international relations.
The brief essays reflect op-eds published in a range of venues, including The Korea Times, Chicago Tribune, The Journal Times of Racine, Kenosha News, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Northwest Indiana Times and others. The opinions expressed are those of the author alone, and should not be presumed those of any other individual or institution.
Entries
Artemis II Renews Space Exploration
Read “Artemis II Renews Space Exploration”The Apollo mission was an historic, dramatic success.
Now, the Artemis II mission involving a flyby of rather than landing on the Moon renews and rejuvenates our nation’s commitment to space exploration. The mission is inspiring and this effort may eventually launch a much-needed boost to our national spirit.
Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister
Read “Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister”Sanae Takaichi made history last fall when she became the first female prime minister in the history of Japan. Her professional mentors have included the late, powerful former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
February’s general election reconfirmed her Liberal Democratic Party in power with a sweeping landslide victory, winning 316 of the 465 seats in the House of Representatives, the lower house of the Diet, the nation’s parliament.
End of Era and CBS Radio News
Read “End of Era and CBS Radio News”CBS News Radio will be abolished, effective May 22. Thus ends a history of nearly a century. Despite the revolutionary changes in media, the service has continued to provide radio coverage to nearly 700 affiliates around the United States.
The Iran War and U.S. Foreign Policy
Read “The Iran War and U.S. Foreign Policy”The current war raging between Iran and Israel plus the United States represents a stark departure from the behavior of previous U.S. leaders. The administrations of Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden maintained traditional strong alliance with Israel, including enormous military assistance, but avoided being drawn into sustained military combat in the Middle East.
Good News: March is Women’s History Month
Read “Good News: March is Women’s History Month”Decisive election victory in February of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first woman prime minister, and her party is historic.
That victory also provides a fitting introduction to March, Women’s History Month. The eighth of the month is International Women’s Day.
The past century, a period of extraordinarily costly global conflict and war, also has been a time of unprecedented human progress and positive development. The proliferation of women in business, government and other sectors of society has been a driver of as well as reflection of extraordinary human advancement.
