One way to understand current events is to take a long view of the
major historical trends at play, and another is to clearly define the
systemic forces that influence what is going on.
A third is to learn about the character of the leaders who shape
policy and especially those who have the power to make decisions that
change society.
This third method may be the least accurate at predicting the years ahead, but it is often the most interesting of the three...
Social Leader Daily by Oliver DeMille
