In the Media

  • Politico September 23, 2022

    Lessons of War

    Politico Global Insider’s Suzanne Lynch spoke with Veracity Worldwide’s CEO Jay Truesdale about multinationals still operating in Russia nearly seven months into the war with Ukraine. Jay noted these companies are predominantly headquartered in the 47 countries that either abstained or were absent from the vote to denounce Russia for its military action at the UN General Assembly in March. Those based in the US, Europe, or G7, meanwhile, largely pulled out of Russia, reflecting the geopolitical dimension of doing business today.

  • Barron`s September 21, 2022

    Putin Isn’t Backing Down. Ukraine Escalation Means More Pain for the Economy

    Veracity’s CEO Jay Truesdale spoke with Barron's about Vladimir Putin’s declaration on Wednesday that he would send even more troops to Ukraine. Jay noted that Putin has calculated that a "cold, dark winter [without Russian gas] will be enough to focus minds" and splinter Europe’s opposition. Moreover, as the Russian president continues to downplay the invasion as a "special military operation," Jay suggested that Putin could further mobilize Russian society by "calling it what it is, which is an act of war."

  • The Wall Street Journal September 12, 2022

    US seeks to bring Mexico on board with plans for chips, clean energy

    Veracity CEO Jay Truesdale spoke with the Wall Street Journal in September 2022 about stunted efforts to integrate Mexican and US supply chains in the transition to renewable energy. Truesdale noted that while opportunities abound, President López Obrador’s views on private energy companies have thus far limited their potential and viability.

  • The Economist September 5, 2022

    Common sense prevails as Chileans reject a new constitution

    Following Chile’s rejection of a new constitution in September 2022, Veracity CEO Jay Truesdale spoke with The Economist about the blow the vote delivered to President Boric and his prospects in the short to medium term. Providing the article’s concluding sentiment, Truesdale noted that in addition to Boric’s rising disapproval rating among the Chilean people, the Chilean economy will stall as foreign investors take a "wait and see" approach until the country can resolve its constitutional crisis – an essential part of restoring Chile’s reputation as a stable and appealing investment environment.

  • Energy Voice September 1, 2022

    Emissions versus development debate threatens EACOP

    In this September 2022 feature in Energy Voice, Veracity CEO Jay Truesdale provides insight on the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), offering measured and circumspect analysis of a project that has pitted activists against corporations and raised essential questions about how to navigate complex and seemingly incompatible commercial, stakeholder, and environmental concerns.

  • Quartz August 17, 2022

    How Odinga’s rejection of election results is affecting Kenya’s economy

    Following Kenya’s contested presidential election in August, when Raila Odinga announced that he would be challenging William Ruto’s victory, foreign investors recoiled. Veracity CEO Jay Truesdale noted in an interview with Quartz that investors would be closely monitoring the country’s security situation and seeking to understand the potential impact of a "bottom-up" economic model.