Category Global Risks & Future Threats

The Dawn of Future Neuro-Cognitive Warfare: Exploiting Adversary’s Cognitive, Physiological, and Behavioral Vulnerabilities

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Introduction In an era of relentless technological advancement, the nature of warfare is undergoing a profound transformation. The battlefield of the future is evolving beyond the physical and digital realms, encroaching into the human mind and brain. Welcome to the…...

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The Plastic Apocalypse: A Call for Sustainable Solutions through Bioplastics, Synthetic Biology, and Cell-Free Technologies

The world is in the midst of an environmental crisis, with plastic pollution becoming one of the most pressing issues of our time. The ubiquity of plastic in modern life—used in everything from packaging and electronics to clothing and food…...

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Quantum Technology: Navigating the Ethical, Legal, Social, and Policy Implications of a Transformative Era

Quantum technology represents a paradigm shift in science and innovation, rooted in the enigmatic behaviors of subatomic particles. It harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement, and tunneling—to unlock unprecedented capabilities in computing, sensing, communication, and simulation. As this field…...

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Spotting Dangerous Aerosols: Navigating the Invisible Hazards in the Air We Breathe

The air surrounding us is far more complex than it appears. It’s an intricate cocktail of gases, particulates, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Detecting dangerous aerosols within this swirling mixture is akin to finding the proverbial needle in a haystack.…...

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South China Sea: A Flashpoint of Strategic and Territorial Disputes

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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…...

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The Growing Threat of GPS Jamming and Navigation Warfare: A Global Push for Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) Technologies

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Global Satellite Navigation Systems (GNSS), including the U.S. GPS, Russia’s GLONASS, China’s BeiDou, and Europe’s Galileo, provide real-time positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data that are critical for both civilian and military operations. These systems have become indispensable in modern…...

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Countries plan mitigating high-risks of AI technology by strict regulation and trustworthy and explainable AI development

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, from healthcare to finance, autonomous vehicles to cybersecurity, promising groundbreaking advancements in technology and efficiency. However, this immense potential is accompanied by significant risks. AI technologies, if not regulated properly, could lead to…...

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China’s Military-Industrial Complex: Evolution, Achievements, and Challenges

China’s military-industrial complex (MIC) has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades, evolving from a primarily import-dependent structure to a formidable, self-reliant entity. This evolution has positioned China as a significant player in global defense, with advancements in…...

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Rising Nuclear Risk: The Russia-Ukraine War and the Modernization Race in the Nuclear Triad

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The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has amplified the nuclear risk, reshaping global security dynamics and intensifying a nuclear modernization race among major powers. As tensions escalate, the modernization of the nuclear triad—the three-pronged structure of land, sea, and…...

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DARPA’s GARD Program: Building Resilient Machine Learning to Counter Adversarial Attacks

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Modern artificial intelligence (AI) systems have reached near-human levels in various tasks, including object recognition, language translation, and even decision-making. Many of these breakthroughs rely on deep neural networks (DNNs), complex machine learning models that simulate the interconnected neurons in…...

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