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The Statesman as a Service: Why OpenAI's Hire of George Osborne is a Geopolitical Masterstroke
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The Statesman as a Service: Why OpenAI's Hire of George Osborne is a Geopolitical Masterstroke

Beyond a talent grab, OpenAI's hiring of George Osborne is a geopolitical play to shape global AI regulation. PRISM analyzes the implications for tech and state power.

Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai Verdict: The Weaponization of Law as Geopolitical Strategy
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Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai Verdict: The Weaponization of Law as Geopolitical Strategy

The conviction of media mogul Jimmy Lai is not just a legal ruling. It's a strategic move in China's global information warfare, redefining political risk.

The Sahand Signal: How a Military Drill in Iran Is Forging a New Eurasian Power Bloc
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The Sahand Signal: How a Military Drill in Iran Is Forging a New Eurasian Power Bloc

Analysis of the SCO's 'Sahand 2025' military drill in Iran. A deep dive into the geopolitical shift as China and Russia solidify a new anti-Western security axis.

Washington's Afrikaner Gambit: Ceding Africa to China for Domestic Politics
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Washington's Afrikaner Gambit: Ceding Africa to China for Domestic Politics

A US-South Africa diplomatic clash over Afrikaner refugees is more than a spat. It's a strategic shift ceding influence to rivals and creating new risks.

Weaponizing Finance: The West's $300B Gamble on Russian Assets
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Weaponizing Finance: The West's $300B Gamble on Russian Assets

The EU and US debate seizing frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, a move that could fund the war but risks fracturing the global financial system. An analysis.

Trump's Cannabis Gambit: A Political Ploy with Trillion-Dollar Consequences
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Trump's Cannabis Gambit: A Political Ploy with Trillion-Dollar Consequences

Trump's move to reclassify cannabis isn't just about drug policy. It's a calculated political gambit set to unlock Wall Street capital and reshape global markets.

The Peacekeeper Paradox: Why Trump's Gaza Plan Exposes a Global Power Vacuum
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The Peacekeeper Paradox: Why Trump's Gaza Plan Exposes a Global Power Vacuum

A potential Trump peace plan for Gaza relies on international troops, but global reluctance reveals a critical flaw in post-war strategy and a new power vacuum.

The Code of War: ICJ Ruling on AI Weapons Puts US & China on a Geopolitical Collision Course
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The Code of War: ICJ Ruling on AI Weapons Puts US & China on a Geopolitical Collision Course

An ICJ ruling on AI weapons is reshaping geopolitics. Discover the impact on US-China relations, the tech industry, and the future of international law.

Beyond Tariffs: Europe's New Regulatory Weapon Puts Global Supply Chains on Edge
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Beyond Tariffs: Europe's New Regulatory Weapon Puts Global Supply Chains on Edge

The EU's new anti-subsidy weapon targets Chinese firms, escalating the global trade conflict. We analyze the critical impact on supply chains and investments.

China's Rare Earth Gambit: A Looser Grip or a Smarter Squeeze?
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China's Rare Earth Gambit: A Looser Grip or a Smarter Squeeze?

Beijing is issuing longer-term rare earth export licenses. PRISM analyzes if this is a genuine policy shift or a strategic move to undermine Western supply chains.

The $11 Billion Red Line: Why the US-Taiwan Arms Deal Escalates the Global Tech Cold War
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The $11 Billion Red Line: Why the US-Taiwan Arms Deal Escalates the Global Tech Cold War

A US arms sale to Taiwan is more than a military deal; it's a strategic move to protect the global tech economy. PRISM analyzes the geopolitical and supply chain risks.

The Great Unbundling: How Trump's Doctrine 2.0 Creates a Power Vacuum for China
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The Great Unbundling: How Trump's Doctrine 2.0 Creates a Power Vacuum for China

Trump's disruptive foreign policy is forcing a global realignment, creating a power vacuum that China is strategically filling. An analysis of the impact on alliances and markets.