Category Global Risks & Future Threats

The Accelerated Battlespace: Extremism, Artificial Intelligence, and the Reshaping of Global Security, 2025–26

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 Introduction: Extremism in the Accelerated Battlespace The defining security challenge of the mid-2020s is not the ظهور of a singular, dominant terrorist organization or a new ideological doctrine—it is the convergence of persistent extremism with rapidly accelerating technological capability inside…...

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Weaponized Intelligence: How Terrorist Organizations Are Adapting Artificial Intelligence

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Introduction: Terrorism in the Era of Weaponized Intelligence The relationship between terrorism and technology has always been defined by rapid, asymmetric adaptation—but artificial intelligence marks a decisive break from previous cycles of innovation. Unlike earlier tools that enhanced specific functions—communication,…...

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The Doctrine–Technology Nexus: Why Strategic Advantage Still Begins With How Wars Are Fought

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 Introduction: The Return of Doctrine in an Age of Technological Saturation The character of war is once again in flux—but not for the reasons most often cited. While artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, hypersonic weapons, and pervasive sensing networks dominate strategic…...

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Global AI-Based Weather & Climate Modelling Market: Strategic Market Research Report (2025–2034)

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Introduction: Climate Intelligence as a Strategic Layer of Power The global energy, economic, and security landscape is being reshaped by a single accelerating variable: climate volatility at scale. Extreme weather is no longer an episodic disruption—it is becoming a persistent…...

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High-Altitude Warfare: The New Frontier of Modern Military Strategy

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 Introduction: High-Altitude Warfare as a Strategic Domain of Competition High-altitude warfare is no longer a niche operational challenge—it is emerging as a distinct domain of strategic competition. As geopolitical tensions intensify and previously inaccessible regions become operationally viable, control of…...

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Beyond Sunburn: A New Era of Sunscreen That Cools and Protects

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Introduction: From Protection to Thermal Adaptation For decades, sunscreen has occupied a narrowly defined role—protecting the skin from ultraviolet radiation to prevent sunburn, premature aging, and long-term carcinogenic risk. It has been a defensive technology, designed to mitigate a specific…...

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The AI Arms Race for Minerals: How NATO and the U.S. Are Securing the Physical Foundation of Modern Defense

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Introduction — The Geology of Power in the AI Age The architecture of modern military power is undergoing a fundamental redefinition. In the 20th century, dominance was measured in industrial output, energy access, and weapons platforms. In the 21st century,…...

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Geoengineering, Weather Warfare & Climate Security: The New Geostrategic Frontier

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Introduction — Climate as a Contested Domain of Power Geoengineering has crossed a critical threshold—from theoretical climate intervention to an emerging instrument of state capability and geopolitical influence. What was once confined to academic discourse and controlled experimentation is now…...

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Sodium-Ion Batteries: The Global Charge Toward a Post-Lithium Era

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 Introduction: Toward a Post-Lithium Energy Architecture The global energy transition is entering a phase where materials security is becoming as critical as technological performance. For over three decades, lithium-ion batteries have underpinned the rise of electric mobility, portable electronics, and…...

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The Silent Sentinel: How Microchip Biosensors Are Redefining Disease Detection

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Introduction: From Episodic Diagnosis to Continuous Bio-Intelligence Healthcare systems worldwide are undergoing a structural transformation driven by a simple but powerful reality: early detection determines outcomes. Yet the dominant diagnostic paradigm remains reactive—dependent on clinical visits, laboratory infrastructure, and symptom-triggered…...

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