Geopolitics
European Telco Giants Plan Satellite Alliance to Rival Musk's Starlink
Major European mobile operators are in talks to form a consortium for satellite internet, aiming to counter Elon Musk’s Starlink dominance in the direct-to-mobile market.
The Architecture of a Divided Intelligence: Pax Silica vs. WAICO
A technical look at how global AI governance is splitting into two competing infrastructure stacks: the US-led Pax Silica and China's WAICO.
The Digital Thucydides Trap: Navigating the Bifurcation of Global AI Governance
As Washington and Beijing harden their technological spheres of influence, ASEAN's neutrality faces an existential test between Pax Silica and WAICO.
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Following Hezbollah Drone Attacks
The Israeli military launched retaliatory strikes in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah targeted soldiers with drones, amid a rising death toll in the region.
Strait of Hormuz: IRGC Attacks US Unmanned Surface Vessel
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced an attack on a US unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, citing an attempted penetration of a protected zone.
ASEAN's AI Balancing Act: Navigating the Divide Between Pax Silica and WAICO
Southeast Asian nations face mounting pressure to choose between US and Chinese AI ecosystems as Washington hardens its stance against technological hedging.
Gulf Escalation: Iran targets U.S. Navy warships, Washington retaliates with ‘higher economic cost’
The conflict enters a new phase after an attempted strike on a U.S. aircraft carrier, prompting Washington to destroy Iranian tankers in retaliation.
‘Nvidia Peace’: How AI Chips Sealed the Armenia-Azerbaijan Deal
Washington used access to advanced Nvidia processors as diplomatic currency to end a 35-year conflict in the South Caucasus.
US and China: The New 'Arms Race' Shifts into Earth's Orbit
Washington and Beijing are turning space into a battlefield with hunter-satellites and cutting-edge technologies threatening global telecommunications.
Xi Jinping to Visit White House on September 24 – Trump: "We’re Going to Do Great Things with China"
President Donald Trump announced a state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping on September 24, signaling a push for significant bilateral cooperation between the two global powers.
Battlefield autonomy emerges as a key challenge for defence innovation
The 5th EUDIS Defence Hackathon focuses on battlefield autonomy and drone swarms, involving Cyprus and offering millions in funding for defense startups.
Putin and Xi: Closer Ties in Tech and Trade, Still No Deal on Major Pipeline
High-level meeting in Bishkek focuses on AI and trade, while the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline remains stalled due to pricing and volume disputes.