Officially launched in 2010, The Republic of Malta's e-ID is an electronic identification system that enables Maltese citizens, residents, and businesses to access a wide range of online government …
e-Estonia: The Digital Residency Program of Estonia
The e-Estonia Digital Residency Program, also known as e-Residency, is a pioneering initiative launched by the Estonian government in December 2014. This program allows individuals from anywhere in …
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The Digital Nomadics: Individuals, Communities, and Organizations Living the Life
The world of digital nomadism is rich with personal stories, thriving communities, and supportive organizations. From the entrepreneurial journeys of individuals like Pieter Levels and Kristin Wilson …
Perovskite Mineral Chrystal Structures are the Future of Renewable Energy – and Many Other Cross-sector Material Science Innovations
In the latest installment in our Exponential, Convergent Material Science Innovation Series, we continue to pull the string provided to us by OODA Loop contributor Scott Nuzum (SVP at Chicago-based …
The Houthi’s Hollywood-style Branding Campaign – and Situational Awareness from the Deck of the USS Eisenhower
In the weeks ahead, you will see more Original Analysis of our working risk assessment/hypothesis for the current maritime conflict in the Red Sea: "The probability that a Houthi-led drone swarm …
On Nomads, Nomadism, the Emergence of the Nation-State, and Digital Nomadism
The essence of digital nomadism lies in the freedom to choose one's location, often leading to a life of travel and exploration. This lifestyle is not confined to any particular profession but is …
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The May 2024 OODA Network Monthly Meeting: Insights and Takeaways from Spring 2024 Conferences and Field Research Efforts
At the May 2024 OODA Network Member Meeting – held on Friday, May 17, 2024 – the network discussed their insights and takeaways from recent attendance of and field research at several notable spring …
Global Response to the U.S. Ban of Moscow-based Cybersecurity Behemoth Kaspersky Labs
The Cybersecurity community will, of course, be abuzz with the announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) "Prohibition of Russian Kaspersky Software for …
Is the Mass Casualty Event at the Annual Hajj Pilgrimage the Largest to Date Induced by Wet Bulb Conditions?
Recent reports peg the final number of fatalities at the centuries-old Hajj Pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia at anywhere from 550 to 645 people (and rising). For now, we are …