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Author Archives: Susan Eisenhower
Inspiring Work: The Nuclear Threat Initiative at 20 Years Old
These days it is easy to become cynical, but I take inspiration from leaders who identify seemingly intractable problems and work to bring people together to make our world better–and safer. Here is a great example of that.
The Other Side of the Electronic Age
The pandemic has fostered an explosion of digital and electronic use, creating new dependencies and frustrations. Many efficiencies have been realized. But, when the pandemic is over will we have lost some of the things that made us human?
My September Reasons for Reflection
For me, the sum of Dwight Eisenhower’s professional and personal life will always be linked to September. Within the month there lies a symbol of his leadership and accomplishments, as well as a tragic story of his greatest loss.
In Search of a Moderate Middle
The political leaders of both parties often talk about the importance of national unity, but they rarely show signs that this is their top priority.
An Old Remedy for a New Era
During World War II, even during the most dangerous and bloody periods of the fighting, people understood the critical importance of relaxation and fun.
The Unnecessary Crisis in Afghanistan
President Biden’s handling of Donald Trump’s flawed peace deal with the Taliban illustrates the bi-partisan nature of our country’s foreign policy crisis.
America at a Turning Point
The current debacle in Afghanistan, the deep divisions in the United States and the continuing COVID-19 crisis have found the United States at a turning point. Greater emphasis must be placed on developing leaders and renewing a focus on sustainable
strategies.
The Sounds of Silence
I sat, uninterrupted, for what turned out to be hours, reading a book written long ago. During that time, I got the closest I have come, in these last ten months, to a sense of peace.
