Category Global Risks & Future Threats

The New Biotech Arms Race: How AI, CRISPR, and Great Power Competition Are Redefining National Security

Introduction: The Dual-Edged Sword of Biotechnology Biotechnology—the harnessing of cellular and molecular processes for technological innovation—has entered a new and disruptive era. From CRISPR gene editing to AI-driven drug discovery, breakthroughs in synthetic biology, genomics, and bioinformatics are reshaping medicine,…

The Grid Under Fire: Why Cyber Attacks on Energy and Nuclear Facilities Are a Clear and Present Danger

Cyber attacks on power grids and nuclear plants are no longer just a distant possibility—they’re happening now. With critical infrastructure increasingly targeted by hackers, the risks extend from economic disruption to national security crises. This article explores the threats, real-world…

India’s Climate Crucible: Balancing Growth, Resilience and Global Leadership on the Road to Net Zero

As the world’s most populous nation and fastest-growing major economy, India stands at a pivotal crossroads in the global climate challenge. Balancing the imperatives of economic development, energy security, and environmental sustainability, India must chart a uniquely ambitious yet pragmatic…

China’s Rare Earths and Critical Minerals Stranglehold: How Beijing Controls the Future of Global Energy Geopolitics

  Introduction: The New Frontline of Global Power In the 21st century, wars may not be fought solely with missiles or soldiers but with minerals. Clean energy systems, electric vehicles, semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and next-generation defense platforms all rely on…

Beyond the Battlefield: How CMCoord Is Becoming Climate Action’s Unlikely Engine

In the chaotic aftermath of a typhoon, earthquake, or flood, effective coordination isn’t just a logistical asset—it’s a life-saving necessity. Civil-Military Coordination (CMCoord) plays a crucial, often invisible, role in enabling this response. Traditionally, CMCoord is defined as the dialogue…