Public Opinion & Political Landscape - American voters are deeply concerned about the state of democracy, rising extremism, and worsening race relations [1] - Approval of the Supreme Court has significantly decreased, dropping 19% [1] - 88% of those polled believe the nation is stronger because of diversity, across the political spectrum [2] - Support for immigration is at an all-time high [2] - There's a rising contempt among Hispanic voters for those perceived as hunting their family members [3] Societal Concerns - 71% of respondents are concerned that artificial intelligence will take jobs away [1] - Concerns about white supremacy are increasing, with more people explicitly identifying it as a major issue [1] - One in four Latinos report experiencing racism, up from 11% previously [1] Geopolitical & Technological Competition - The United States is falling behind China in the field of AI [4] - The US has fallen behind on drones [7] Policy & Governmental Issues - ICE's actions are viewed unfavorably by 56% of respondents, due to perceived violations of rights and freedoms [4] - There are concerns about the government's focus on issues other than the future, such as AI and technological advancement [5] - Research funding to universities, which are engines of innovation, is being reduced [7]

Global Conflict & Economic Impact - Globally, there are 56 ongoing conflicts, exceeding the number during World War II [5] - 93 countries are involved in conflict, including South Africa due to gender-based violence statistics [6] - War resulted in a loss of $191 trillion (135%) of the global GDP in 2023 [7] Women in Leadership & Peacemaking - UN Resolution 1325 in 2000 recognized the inclusion of women at all levels of decision-making in peace and security [13] - Historical examples of women leading countries out of civil war include Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, who rebuilt infrastructure [14][15] - Wangari Maathai in Kenya used sustainable development to fight war and address social and political stability [15] - Graça Machel in Mozambique focused on post-conflict reconstruction and assisting children affected by the civil war [16] Scientific Evidence for Female Leadership - Females have a greater brain volume in areas related to executive decisions, focus, multitasking, self-control, judgment, and planning [22][23][24] - Women possess specialized brain cells (mirror neurons) that enable non-verbal communication and character judgment [25][26] Call to Action - The industry is challenged to test female leadership and avoid bringing fellow women down [29][30] - The industry is encouraged to prepare for potential global conflict by allowing women to lead [31]