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Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Why does Iran war pose more dilemmas for Europe?

Europe competes with Asia for energy supplies amid Middle East conflict, benefiting Russia while weakening Ukraine sanctions and complicating US relations.
World politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Beijing's dominance in rare earth processing leaves others scrambling to close the gap: 'China is the leader, and the U.S. is far behind' | Fortune

China controls approximately 90% of global rare earth processing capacity, giving Beijing significant geopolitical leverage over critical industries including defense, semiconductors, and electric vehicles.
World politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Max Boot: Why Russia and China are the countries winning the US-Iran war

Xi Jinping invests heavily in future industries while Trump's sanctions relaxation on Indian Russian oil purchases strengthens Putin's geopolitical position.
World politics
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Critical minerals demand snowballed to $2.5 trillion last year and could triple by 2030, UN projects | Fortune

Critical mineral demand could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040, driven by digital economy and energy transition needs, with 2023 mineral trade reaching $2.5 trillion.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
4 weeks ago

"AI chips will remain in America unless foreign countries invest in the US"

The US government is implementing strict export controls on AI chips, requiring foreign customers to invest in US AI infrastructure or provide security guarantees, with ongoing monitoring of chip distribution and usage.
Venture
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Why Leopold Aschenbrenner's AI hedge fund is betting big on power companies and bitcoin miners to fuel the AI boom | Fortune

Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund bets on massive power generation infrastructure based on his thesis that AGI development requires exponential computational scaling and will reshape geopolitics and economics.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Saudi Arabia launches $100 billion tech fund to accelerate post-oil economy - Silicon Canals

Saudi Arabia announced a $100 billion technology investment fund focused on AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and computing to diversify beyond oil dependency.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How Much Control Should the U.S. Government Have Over AI?

The U.S. military's pressure on Anthropic to remove AI safety guardrails demonstrates how geopolitical competition may force AI companies to abandon responsible development commitments despite their stated safety priorities.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A free limo is hard to turn away': how car diplomacy turbo charges politics in the Pacific

China uses high-profile vehicle donations and practical aid to court Pacific leaders, strengthen ties, and influence regional alignments.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

4 key takeaways from Donald Trump's speech at Davos

US control of Greenland is essential to global security; tariffs and military-economic power serve as primary tools in worldwide competition.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
11 months ago

Canada's Arctic Strategy Falls Behind as Rivals Push Ahead | The Walrus

Canada's Arctic sovereignty is weakened as rival nations enhance their presence and capabilities in the region.
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