Alaska itself is an unusual state.

If we didn't have the rest of the world growing, the United States economy would be in much worse shape than it is today.

Things happening around the world are affecting you and me.

Street protests in Saudi Arabia might warm our hearts, but they could easily lead to $250 a barrel oil and a global recession.

There is very strong historical data that suggest the way societies grow is by making large, long-term investments.

The tallest building in the world is now in Dubai, the biggest factory in the world is in China, the largest oil refinery is in India, the largest investment fund in the world is in Abu Dhabi, the largest Ferris wheel in the world is in Singapore.

Culture follows power.