June 11, 2025
Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Industry & Market Dynamics
The ongoing war in Ukraine has had profound geopolitical, economic, and military implications across the world. While the conflict itself is a tragedy with significant humanitarian costs, it has also led to an unexpected surge in demand for defense capabilities, benefiting the defense industry of numerous countries. The conflict, which …
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June 1, 2025
Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration, Technology & Systems Management
Space technology has evolved from being a niche domain for government agencies to becoming a driving force in tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. As the global community strives to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, space-based innovations offer unique solutions for addressing the …
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May 31, 2025
Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Strategy, Policy & Governance, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy
Introduction Batteries have emerged as the cornerstone of modern military strategy, underpinning a diverse array of platforms from land vehicles and soldier-carried devices to aerial drones and naval systems. As technology advances, the shift from traditional fuel sources to advanced battery systems is transforming military operations by delivering longer endurance, …
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May 30, 2025
Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Security & Threat Management
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a global roadmap to tackle pressing challenges like poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation. To meet these ambitious targets by 2030, leveraging science, technology, and innovation (STI) is not just an option—it’s a necessity. From groundbreaking scientific discoveries to technological breakthroughs, …
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May 21, 2025
Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Strategy, Policy & Governance
Introduction Launched in June 2023, the US-India Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) represents a groundbreaking collaboration between two strategic partners committed to redefining the future of defence technology. By uniting top-tier academic institutions, pioneering startups, established industry players, and influential think tanks from both nations, INDUS-X has rapidly emerged as a …
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May 14, 2025
AI & IT, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Industry & Market Dynamics
Introduction Generative AI is emerging as a revolutionary breakthrough that promises to redefine how we create, interact, and harness technology. Much like electricity once transformed human civilization in ways its early pioneers could scarcely have imagined, generative AI is now opening up new frontiers in machine intelligence. Its capabilities extend …
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May 12, 2025
Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Strategy, Policy & Governance
In modern geopolitics, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has been employing a strategy that defies conventional warfare. This strategy, known as gray zone warfare, represents an approach where the CCP seeks to achieve its national objectives and expand its influence …
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May 12, 2025
Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Navy & Maritime
The Aegis Combat System, specifically the advanced Baseline 9 configuration, is becoming central to the U.S. Navy’s efforts in fostering regional missile defense cooperation to counter China’s growing military assertiveness in the South China Sea. This system combines powerful radar, advanced missile interceptors, and cutting-edge software, creating a robust missile …
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May 9, 2025
Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Industry & Market Dynamics
The year is 2050. Biotechnology has become the cornerstone of human progress, revolutionizing healthcare, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and even the way we interact with the natural world. Fueled by decades of breakthroughs, biotechnology now seamlessly integrates with daily life, offering solutions that were once confined to science fiction. Let’s explore …
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May 6, 2025
Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Global Risks & Future Threats
The South China Sea (SCS), a strategic waterway with vast reserves of untapped natural resources, has long been a hotspot of geopolitical tension. At the center of this dispute lies China’s aggressive island-building and militarization of contested territories, despite rival territorial claims from neighboring nations and condemnation from the United States …
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