Category Global Risks & Future Threats

Tackling Airborne Viruses in Hospitals: Problems and Solutions for Patient Safety

Every year, over 300,000 patients in England acquire airborne viruses while receiving medical treatment in hospitals. This alarming statistic highlights a critical issue within healthcare facilities, where the very environments designed to promote healing can become breeding grounds for infections.…...

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The Threat of Privacy Death: Why We Need a Privacy-by-Design Approach

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In today’s increasingly connected world, privacy has become one of the most valuable commodities—yet it is constantly under threat. With every digital interaction, individuals risk exposing their personal data, often without their full knowledge or consent. From targeted advertising and…...

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The Growing Threat of Deepfakes: AI-Generated Videos and Audio as Tools for Terrorism, Psychological Warfare, and Cyber Attacks

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In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is driving remarkable advancements. However, as with any powerful tool, there are dark sides to its applications. One of the most alarming developments in recent years is the rise of deepfakes—AI-generated…...

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HALEU: The Uranium Fuel for Next-Gen Reactors—A Clean Energy Breakthrough or a Nuclear Weapons Risk?

Introduction Preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons has been a major focus of international policy for over 70 years. However, a growing interest in high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), driven by billions of dollars in U.S. government funding, raises serious concerns…...

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The Future of Military Technology: The Importance of Technology Forecasting

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The global defense and security landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, marked by intense competition across geopolitical, economic, military, technological, and industrial spheres. This competition, while driving innovation and development, also introduces significant security vulnerabilities and the potential for…...

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The Dawn of Quantum AGI: A Speculative Leap Toward Human-Like Intelligence

Imagine a world where artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t just excel at specific tasks like image recognition or language translation, but can think, reason, and learn across all domains—just as humans do. This is the vision of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI),…...

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Bolstering National Security: Addressing Vulnerabilities in the U.S. Defense Industrial Base

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As global tensions rise, the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) finds itself grappling with a range of escalating supply chain risks, particularly those emanating from China. These risks are not confined to the availability of raw materials and components but…...

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Climate Change: An Existential Threat and Driver of Global Conflicts

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Climate change is not just an environmental concern but one of the most significant existential threats facing humanity today. Its impact extends far beyond rising temperatures and sea levels, profoundly influencing global stability and security. The intricate link between climate…...

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Future Climate-Smart and Sustainable Cities: The Role of Green ICT, Synthetic Biology, and Emerging Technologies

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Cities are powerful engines of economic growth, yet they face significant challenges due to mass urbanization, aging populations, and the climate crisis—all of which are accelerating. More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities, and it is…...

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Climate Change: A National Security Risk, says US DOD, Plans Adaptation and Climate Intervention

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Climate change is no longer a distant concern relegated to environmentalists and scientists. It has emerged as a pressing national security threat, prompting the United States Department of Defense (DOD) to develop comprehensive adaptation and climate intervention strategies. The DOD’s…...

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