October 23, 2023
AI & IT, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries
China’s semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid development in recent years, as the country aims to become a global leader in the production of computer chips. The country has made significant investments and advancements in chip-making technology, as it seeks to catch up with other major players in the industry. …
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October 13, 2023
Comm. & Networking, Electronics & EW, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries
Terahertz is a fascinating technology that has been around for decades, but it has only recently gained significant attention due to its unique capabilities and potential applications. Terahertz waves are electromagnetic waves with frequencies lying between microwave and infrared regions of the spectrum (100 to 3000 gigahertz frequencies or 0.1 …
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October 9, 2023
Electronics & EW, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Weapons & Munitions
All modern forces depend on unimpeded access to, and use of, the EM spectrum in conducting military operations. Therefore, there is a requirement to gain and maintain an advantage in the electromagnetic spectrum by countering adversary’s systems and protecting one’s own systems. Adversary can disrupt and degrade the navigation systems …
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October 2, 2023
Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries
The U.S. bioeconomy already accounts for about 5% of the country’s gross domestic product ($960 billion) and is rapidly expanding. Biomanufacturing is becoming a major mode of production for a wide range of industries, from pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals to food and fuels. Biotechnologies can also play important roles in …
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September 3, 2023
Cyber & IW, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries
Russia is widely believed to have advanced malware capabilities that enable them to conduct cyber attacks with devastating effects. The Russian government has been accused of creating and using sophisticated malware to target government agencies, critical infrastructure, and other entities around the world. Russian hackers are known for their ability …
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July 26, 2023
Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Strategy, Policy & Governance
Militaries around the world are undergoing restructuring and downsizing as a result of various factors, including budget constraints, changing security threats, and shifts in geopolitical priorities. The downsizing of military forces can be driven by a variety of reasons, including an effort to reduce the overall size of government …
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July 10, 2023
Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Material
Introduction: In the world of materials science, there are certain elements that play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape across various industries. Boron, with its remarkable properties, has emerged as a strategic material that is powering multiple sectors, from electronics to defense. In this article, we delve into …
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June 24, 2023
Air Force & Aviation, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries
Airship is a type of lighter-than-air aircraft which can navigate through the air under its own power. They are different from Aerostats that gain their lift from large gas bags filled with a lifting gas that is less dense than the surrounding air. Historically, airships have been used in applications …
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June 8, 2023
Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Strategy, Policy & Governance, Weapons & Munitions
Militaries around the world are increasingly facing a formidable strategic and threat environment in terms of complexity, lethality, range, sophistication, and number of threats. These range from Fifth-generation stealth fighters, cruise and ballistic missile and unmanned air vehicle technology that are becoming widely proliferated to become more accessible to emerging …
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June 5, 2023
Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries
Synthetic biology technology aims to redesign natural biological systems for greater efficiency, as well as create new organisms as well as molecules with desired bio-attributes. These bioengineered microorganisms (and possibly other life forms) can produce pharmaceuticals, detect toxic chemicals, break down pollutants, repair defective genes, destroy cancer cells, and generate …
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