The U.S. is the world’s top exporter of arms by far. Russian arms exports are in decline as its defense production is serving its Ukraine war.
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The global system is now in a multipolar era. Alternatives to the U.S. dollar are rising. And so too are new, disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence.
Lithium-ion batteries fare poorly in cold weather. They have a tendency to slow down or even catch on fire.
AI will redefine power dynamics, economic competition, and security strategies, challenging traditional geopolitical structures and alliances.
There’s growing risk that the West may lose its maritime dominance, opening the door for a new, illiberal China-dominated world order.
In the most realistic scenario, Neuralink is expected to achieve success by focusing on medical applications for individuals with severe disabilities.
Gold hydrogen is a low-cost, low-impact subsurface energy source present in much of the world. But its economic viability is unclear.
The key to identifying whether anti-Israel discourse has masked anti-Semitism is to see evidence of anti-Semitic mythology.
Global warming is making the Northern Sea route a rapidly growing alternative to the Suez for Asia-Europe freight traffic.
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are making it harder and more expensive to ship parts across the globe to support EV production in Europe.
Global supply chains have become more important for everyday life since the 1970s, so the impact of the Red Sea disruptions is now much bigger.