Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Sonnenfeld is a TIME columnist, global governance expert, and senior associate dean and Lester Crown Professor of Management Practice at the Yale School of Management. He helped advise the development of the Abraham Accords and helped organize and produce the 2019 Peace Through Prosperity Conference, which served as a foundation for the normalization of diplomatic relations between Israel and Arab nations.

Recent Articles

The Israel-Hamas War Reveals the Major Flaws of Social Media

The content circulating social media offers a very poor representation of the truth of what happened on Oct. 7 in Israel.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

For College Leaders, Silence on Israel-Hamas Is Not Golden

The fear of alienating donors, students or faculty must not be confused with compassion or tolerance.

By Michael S. Roth and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Middle East Peace Requires Turning Off Iran's Oil

Shutting down Iran's oil exports and having Saudi Arabia replace production would be a key step to stabilizing the Middle East.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

Column: How Peace in the Middle East Can Still Be Reached

Here’s how Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the Palestinians could still come together for a broader peace accord.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dennis Ross and Adam Boehler

Column: 5 Lessons for the U.S. and the World From the Hamas Invasion of Israel

When wars end, treaties can be settled, boundaries drawn, and life can go forward.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dan Raviv and Steven Tian

The Budget Deal Is a Tragedy for Ukraine

The GOP pulling of support for Ukraine will embolden Putin and weaken the war effort, argues Jeffrey Sonnenfeld.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Time to Bury the Horatio Alger Myth

It's time to admit that the Horatio Alger myth is nothing more than that. The real American Dream is more complicated.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

The Misdirected Anger at Bob Iger Risks Seeing the Bigger Picture

"Hollywood loves a good foil, but reality can be more complex than that," write Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

How Putin Cannibalizes Russian Economy to Survive Personally

Putin’s financial lifeline has his merciless cannibalization of Russian economic productivity. It's unsustainable

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

What the New Poll Favoring Trump Got Wrong and the Pundits Missed

A new ABC/Washington Post poll showed Trump with a lead over Biden in 2024 presidential election. The poll and pundits have it all wrong

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

Tucker Carlson Is Only One Part of Putin's Disinformation War in the Western Media

The Western media is still too naive when it comes to Putin's disinformation about Russia's economy

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

Our Cynicism Over Age Is the Only Thing Holding Biden Back

President Biden's record of achievements speak for itself and cynicism about his age should not hold him back, writes Jeffrey Sonnenfeld.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Dominion Settlement Is Just the Beginning of Fox’s Nightmare

The $787.5M settlement in the Dominion lawsuit will lead to further litigation and controversy for Fox and Rupert Murdoch, writes Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

The Discord Leak Has Shown Us How to Fix U.S Intelligence

The Jack Teixeira alleged leak case reveals the flaws of the U.S. intelligence system

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Asha Rangappa and Steven Tian

Why Is the IMF Pushing Putin's Economic Propaganda?

Russia is pushing economic figures that don't add up. We shouldn't buy their lies

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

Bob Iger Outsmarting Ron DeSantis Is a Master Class in Taking on Bullies

Bob Iger shows how CEOs can take on political bullies like Ron DeSantis

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Just say NO and Veto Putin From Taking Over U.N. Security Council

The U.S. must use its influence to block Russian President Vladimir Putin’s crony from taking power at the U.N. Security Council

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Richard Blumenthal and Jon Huntsman

The Fed’s Obsession with Phantom Inflation Might Destroy a Strong Economy

The Fed is still fighting last year’s war against inflation. It needs to pivot fast

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Jeremy Siegel and Barry Sternlicht

How the SVB Collapse Has Sparked a Run On The Truth

Amidst all the finger pointing, there's one main culprit for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

The Danger of Russia Becoming President of the U.N.

The U.N. is about to allow the fox to guard the chicken coop. Russia must be stopped

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Sergiy Kyslytsya
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