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Survival of the fiercest: How involution helps China dominate green tech globally
Key findings Since 2022, the solar PV, electric vehicle and wind sectors in China have all experienced some degree of destructive competition, referred to as “involution”. Sustained price declines have been triggered by a mix of regulatory changes and aggressive firm behavior.Each sector varies in…
The Model Should Be the Smallest Part of the System: Hierarchy-Aware Axiomatic-Agentic Intelligence for Military Decision Support
About the Paper Modern military headquarters generate enormous volumes of operational data, yet the challenge increasingly lies not in collecting information but in converting it into trusted understanding at the speed of command. The Model Should Be the Smallest Part of the System: Hierarchy-Aware…
IndiaMilitaryCyber & Intelligence
Read at Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS)
Russia's Nuclear Deterrent and Its Weapons Procurement
This paper provides a decisive analysis of how Russia's nuclear deterrent and weapons procurement strategy are set to evolve, shaping the future of global ...
USAMissiles & NuclearDefence
Read at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
Generative AI , Truth, and Democracy
CAPSS was established in 2001 as an autonomous defence research and analysis body for research and focused analyses on issues related to national security, ...
IndiaDefence
Read at Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS)
ASEAN–India Defence Think Tank Forum 2026
The ASEAN–India Defence Think Tank Forum is proposed as a Track-1.5/2.0 platform connecting strategic research communities with defence policymakers and ...
IndiaDefenceMilitaryGeopolitics
Read at Manohar Parrikar IDSA
What Happened Inside Russia’s Plague Lab?
What Happened Inside Russia’s Plague Lab? bbert@hudson.org Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:43 SVG Podcast Oct 8, 2026 School of War Podcast What Happened Inside Russia’s Plague Lab? Marshall Billingslea Senior Fellow Marshall Billingslea Podcast Caption (Screenshot via YouTube) Toggle Table of Contents…
World
Read at Hudson Institute
US Moves “Ship-Killer” Missiles Within 110 Kilometers of Taiwan as China Claims Philippines, Japan Waters
US Moves “Ship-Killer” Missiles Within 110 Kilometers of Taiwan as China Claims Philippines, Japan Waters bbert@hudson.org Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:36 SVG In the Media Oct 8, 2026 Taiwan Talks US Moves “Ship-Killer” Missiles Within 110 Kilometers of Taiwan as China Claims Philippines, Japan Waters Ken…
ChinaMissiles & Nuclear
Read at Hudson Institute
The Future of Democratic Capitalism in the Age of AI
The Future of Democratic Capitalism in the Age of AI bbert@hudson.org Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:11 SVG Podcast Oct 8, 2026 TBPN The Future of Democratic Capitalism in the Age of AI Walter Russell Mead Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship Walter Russell Mead Podcast…
World
Read at Hudson Institute
Latest on the Iran War Three Years after October 7
Latest on the Iran War Three Years after October 7 bbert@hudson.org Thu, 10/08/2026 - 09:51 SVG In the Media Oct 7, 2026 Fox Business Latest on the Iran War Three Years after October 7 Rebeccah L. Heinrichs Senior Fellow and Director, Keystone Defense Initiative Rebeccah L. Heinrichs In the Media…
WorldDefence
Read at Hudson Institute
پریس ریلیز: اسلامی جمہوریہ ایران کے پاکستان میں سفیر جناب ڈاکٹر رضا امیری مقدم کے ساتھ گول میز مباحثہ
پریس ریلیز اسلامی جمہوریہ ایران کے پاکستان میں سفیر جناب ڈاکٹر رضا امیری مقدم کے ساتھ گول میز مباحثہ اکتوبر 8, 2026 “پاکستان اور ایران، گہرے تاریخی، ثقافتی اور عوامی روابط رکھنے والے ہمسایہ ممالک کے طور پر، تمام شعبوں میں تعاون کو مضبوط بنانے میں مشترکہ دلچسپی رکھتے ہیں۔ ہماری جغرافیائی قربت تجارت،…
Press Release – Ambassador’s Platform “Roundtable Discussion with H.E. Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam”
Press Release Ambassador’s Platform Roundtable Discussion with H.E. Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan 8 October 2026 “Pakistan and Iran, as neighbouring countries with deep historical, cultural and people-to-people ties, have a shared interest in…
CAMEA Bulletin – News from Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (October 8th, 2026)
Afghanistan 1. Uzbekistan Seizes Nearly 50 kg Of Drugs Smuggled From Afghanistan https://www.afintl.com/en/202610080415 2. OCHA: 78% of Explosive Remnant Casualties in Afghanistan Are Children Amid Mine-Action Funding Shortfall…
The outcomes of global youth movements
Between January and June 2026, youth protests swept 39 countries, from Indonesia to Peru. Their triggers differed, from corruption and austerity to electoral fraud. Yet protesters borrowed tactics, hashtags and symbols from across borders. This infographic maps the protests, what drove them, how…
India
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Issue Brief on “Cyber-Enabled Sub-Conventional Warfare and India-Pakistan Stability”
Introduction Conflict is a significant phenomenon that has drastically changed over time. One of the most prominent examples of this evolution is cyber-enabled operations, which can be used to gather intelligence, influence adversary opinions, and disrupt systems without engaging in traditional…
IndiaPakistanCyber & Intelligence
Read at Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
A tired U.S.-China tango
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s September state visit to the U.S. produced no joint statement, indicating major differences, although both countries agreed Iran should not develop nuclear weapons and no country should collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Tariffs on China remained unresolved. There…
ChinaIndiaUSADefenceMissiles & Nuclear
Read at Gateway House
Sovereign AI for the Military: Counsel Before Combat
Introduction The contemporary mainstream discussions around AI in military domain centre on autonomy of weapon systems. Various think-tanks and other expert groups conflate autonomy with global annihliation of humans with imagery reminiscient of sci-fi movies from the Hollywood. This “picture” is…
IndiaDefenceMilitary
Read at Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS)
Issue Brief on “The 2026 Hormuz Crisis and Pakistan’s Energy Security”
Introduction Pakistan’s dependence on imported fuel exposes its energy system and foreign-exchange position to external shocks. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data show petroleum-group import payments of about $1.55 billion in June 2026, including $812.03 million for crude oil, $506.86 million for…
ACDC News and Views September 1 – September 7
1. US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-china-discuss-reciprocal-visits-nuclear-sites-cnn-reports-2026-10-06/ 2. Pakistan successfully tests launch of extended-range Fatah-IV cruise missile: ISPR…
ChinaPakistanMissiles & Nuclear
Read at Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
Europe’s New Security Crisis: Why Ukraine, Energy and Defence Are Becoming One Problem
Europe’s security is entering a new phase and becoming more uncertain as the war in Ukraine continues. The war in Ukraine has created significant challenges for energy security and is pushing European countries to strengthen defence capabilities, creating a mounting challenge for the European…
IndiaDefence
Read at Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS)
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