As 2026 approaches, a wave of political, economic and global developments is set to shape the narratives communicators will need to follow and interpret in the year ahead.

This year’s whirlwind of political, global and technological shifts has reshaped the media environment and challenged communicators to make sense of rapidly changing narratives.

Explore how The New York Times has shifted from impartial reporting to a publication where bias shapes its coverage on key issues like Israel and “woke” culture.

Against the historic backdrop of nominating the first woman of color for president, Democrats began their convention in Chicago by emphasizing that they are the party of hope and opportunity for all Americans.

Nevertheless, the phrase “humanitarian crisis” is missing from the media commentary regarding the war, during which Russia is systematically destroying Ukraine piece-by-piece.

Key crisis principles such as timeliness, transparency and authenticity are key to managing the ongoing situation in a proactive way, while prioritizing safety and the right to free speech.

Yes, the second front in any war is waged by crisis managers who know how to deploy what is so missing in action—public relations.

Public relations people can learn three valuable lessons from the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.

How global companies are communicating about Israel.