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Taiwan's $11B 'Porcupine' Gambit: Why This Arms Deal is a Tipping Point for Global Tech
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Taiwan's $11B 'Porcupine' Gambit: Why This Arms Deal is a Tipping Point for Global Tech

Beyond the headlines: An analysis of Taiwan's record $11.1B US arms deal, its shift to asymmetric warfare, and the geopolitical risks for global tech supply chains.

TikTok's US Sale Is More Than a Deal—It's the Blueprint for a Divided Digital World
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TikTok's US Sale Is More Than a Deal—It's the Blueprint for a Divided Digital World

The forced sale of TikTok's US operations sets a dangerous precedent, heralding a new era of 'data nationalism' and a fragmented global internet. Analysis.

The New Tech Iron Curtain: US Law Now Mandates a US-China Decoupling
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The New Tech Iron Curtain: US Law Now Mandates a US-China Decoupling

The 2025 US defense bill codifies a tech and capital blockade against China. This analysis explores the impact on biotech, VC, and global supply chains.

Congress Cages Trump's Foreign Policy in $901B Defense Bill
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Congress Cages Trump's Foreign Policy in $901B Defense Bill

President Trump quietly signed a record defense bill, but its contents reveal a major policy clash with Congress over Ukraine aid and NATO, signaling deep US strategic uncertainty.

Beyond the Ban: TikTok's New Global Blueprint Signals a Fractured Tech Future
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Beyond the Ban: TikTok's New Global Blueprint Signals a Fractured Tech Future

A landmark deal to sell TikTok's US business to an Oracle-led consortium creates a new playbook for techno-nationalism. What does it mean for global tech?

Kazakhstan's Anti-LGBT Law: A Digital Iron Curtain Descends on Central Asia?
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Kazakhstan's Anti-LGBT Law: A Digital Iron Curtain Descends on Central Asia?

Kazakhstan's new 'LGBT propaganda' law isn't just a domestic issue. It's a geopolitical signal with major implications for tech firms and foreign investors.

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.