Geopolitics & Security Artificial Intelligence - Security, Competition and the US-China Race Recent discussions about artificial intelligence have focused increasingly on security risks and whether the development of the most advanced systems should be slowed. Anthropic chief
Geopolitics & Security The AfD in Germany — From Electoral Support to Institutional Influence On Sunday, 6 September, voters in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt will elect a new state parliament. The AfD is polling at around 40%
Geopolitics & Security The Rhine – Industrial Infrastructure and Recurring Droughts Recent droughts across Europe have reduced water levels on major rivers, including the Rhine and Danube. Low water has restricted inland shipping, increased transport costs
Business & Markets Satellite Communications — Infrastructure, Competition, and Strategic Autonomy Recent discussions between the European Union and Starlink have drawn attention to the future of satellite communications. The debate intensified after European regulators proposed reserving
Geopolitics & Security Saab Gripen E — Operating Model and Combat Systems Ukraine recently announced its intent to acquire the Saab Gripen E as part of its long-term air force modernisation. The aircraft is a single-
Geopolitics & Security Germany — Reconnecting Defence to the Industrial Base Much of the recent discussion around Germany’s defence expansion has focused on military spending, procurement figures, tanks, ammunition production, and weapons deliveries. But Germany’
Business & Markets U.S. Agriculture — How the USDA Is Strengthening Food and National Security On April 22, 2026, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) signed a $300 million agreement with Palantir Technologies to modernize its data infrastructure and
Business & Markets Ignition to the Moon - NASA’s Plan for a Permanent Lunar Base In March 2026, NASA held its "Ignition" event, outlining a structured plan to return astronauts to the Moon and establish a permanent surface
Business & Markets Persian Gulf – Energy Infrastructure and Global Supply Recent tensions in the Middle East have once again drawn attention to the Persian Gulf and its role in the global energy system. Events in
Geopolitics & Security Military Capabilities – From Resources to Operational Outcomes Recent military exchanges in the Middle East have renewed attention on the role of military capability in modern conflict. Much of the discussion has focused
Business & Markets Germany and Italy — From Trade Partners to Strategic Coordination In recent months, German and Italian leaders have appeared together more frequently, signalling closer political alignment. This trend found concrete expression on January 23, 2026,
Geopolitics & Security Arctic Security — In an Age of Expanding Access For decades, the Arctic was treated as a blank space on security maps—a region defined by ice, isolated warning stations, and submarine patrol routes.