U.S. policymakers are evaluating the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. So too are U.S. States and international entities – all signs of a broader global trend of integrating digital assets into public finance strategies.
The Arctic’s rapid transformation presents both challenges and opportunities for the United States. A recent CRS report highlights key issues shaping U.S. policy – emphasizing the need for strategic, coordinated responses.
Sweden’s modern psychological defense principles offer a robust framework to counter foreign information manipulation, safeguard democratic systems, and fortify public trust – what we call “Cognitive Infrastructure.”
Drone swarms like these are a testament to human ingenuity, designed for entertainment, logistics, or search-and-rescue operations. But their dual-use nature—the potential to be adapted for military applications—is impossible to ignore.
AI agents, enabled by breakthroughs in large language models (LLMs), are poised to transform industries and redefine human-computer interactions. Yet, their rapid advancement necessitates urgent action to manage risks, ensure accountability, and realize their potential.
Welcome to the speculative design of a world protected from deadly pathogens by AI. MedShield is a groundbreaking AI-powered biodefense system to protect the U.S. from biological threats with military-level precision.
The Biden Administration recently opted to back the UN Cybercrime Treaty despite criticism by technology and security firms that the treaty could be leveraged by some governments to ratchet up internal controlsin and criminalize legitimate security research.
To meet rising energy demands, the U.S. is targeting a tripling of nuclear power by 2050 through the integration of AI and advanced nuclear technologies to boost energy independence and achieve climate goals.
The U.S. is bolstering its national security and EV transition by investing in domestic mineral processing, aiming to reduce reliance on China and secure a resilient supply chain for critical minerals essential to advanced battery manufacturing.
China’s hacking competitions, like the Tianfu Cup, are sharpening the nation’s cybersecurity edge by aligning civilian talent with state-sponsored objectives, revealing a strategic push for dominance in global cyber operations.
OODA CTO Bob Gourley is joined by technologist and national security expert Dan Gerstein from Rand Corporation. Dan is also the author of the recently released book entitled “The Story of Technology”.