Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld is the Lester Crown Professor of Leadership Practice and President of the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute. He has been an informal advisor to five U.S. Presidents and assisted Jared Kushner in the 2019 Peace through Prosperity conference in Bahrain, which outlined the Abraham Accords and a global investment fund to lift the Palestinian and neighboring Arab state economies, and fund a $5 billion transportation corridor to connect the West Bank and Gaza.

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Trump's Return Could Bring a More Peaceful Middle East

Three areas where Trump’s return could help advance a much-needed, new vision for stability in the Middle East.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dennis Ross , Adam Boehler , Roya Hakakian and Steven Tian

Column: How CEOs Should Navigate the Trump Presidency 

Now CEOs have to pilot their enterprises in uncertainty by addressing three key priorities, write Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Column: How America Must Stand Up to Putin

Our columnists write how hostile leaders have only expanded the use of terrorist proxies to advance their end game

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Barry McCaffrey , James Clapper and Stephen Henriques

Don’t Trust the Political Prediction Markets

Prediction markets are now encouraged in the financial press. 

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Anthony Scaramucci and Steven Tian

University Presidents Should Not Silence Themselves

It's a strange moment to degrade the job of university presidents by imposing a cloak of silence on them, writes Jeffrey Sonnenfeld.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

What Comes After Yahya Sinwar's Death

Just as the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah a month ago catalyzed new opportunities for Mideast peace, the death of long-elusive Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar Thursday turbocharges the transformation of the Middle East towards...

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dennis Ross and Steven Tian

Opinion: How Trump Ignites His True Believers

There is a logic to Donald Trump’s dangerous pattern of false vilification, writes Jeffrey Sonnenfeld.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

It’s Time to Tighten Enforcement of Iran Oil Sanctions

How Israel chooses to respond to Iran’s missile attack may be influenced by what the U.S. does to show that it will impose a price on Iran.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dennis Ross , Barry McCaffrey , Adam Boehler and Steven Tian

The Death of Hezbollah's Nasrallah Brings Opportunity for Peace

"The death of longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah significantly alters the balance of power."

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dennis Ross and Steven Tian

Why CEO Support for Harris Is Growing

New polling shows how CEOS are thinking about politics—and why they think Trump will lose.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

How Kamala Harris Can Sharpen Her Case

She needs to prep for a sequel debate.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Stephen Henriques and Steven Tian

Here's How Kamala Harris Can Communicate Better in Future Interviews

Harris could have better seized the moment during her CNN interview with the nation watching, write Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

Why Ukraine's Surprise Incursion on Russia Should Give Us Hope

Ukraine is not about to seize Moscow, but its armed forces surprised many with its assault deep into Russian soil.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , William Taylor , James Clapper and Stephen Henriques

How Harris’s VP Pick Contrasts Trump’s Choice

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s warmth, authenticity, and competence separated him from the pool of candidates, according to reports.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Why CEOs Are Excited About Kamala Harris

Executives’ excitement for Harris is both stylistic and substantive, writes Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Biden’s Choice and Leaders Who Leave

Top leaders are driven by two distinctive barriers to their departure: Heroic Mission and Heroic Stature.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

President Biden Shows How He Can Recover

Following his disastrous debate, Joe Biden seems to be on the path to political recovery.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

How Biden Can Fire Back After the Debate

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian give five lessons on how Joe Biden can get back on track before his campaign spirals out of control.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

Biden's Best Defense Is Offense in the Debate

Bidenomics has worked and the U.S. President should embrace it while pointing out Trump's record of failure—and his dangerous promises.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

What Trump's Inflation Message Gets Wrong

Donald Trump has made inflation one of his key attacks against the incumbent President—but he conveniently ignores the economic facts.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Laura D’Andrea Tyson and Steven Tian
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