The mining of critical minerals like perovskite-related materials and oxides of calcium and titanium is increasingly becoming a geopolitical issue. The strategic importance, limited availability, and …
The Republic of Malta’s First-of-its-Kind e-ID (Electronic Identification System)
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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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 …
A Dispatch from the Ministry for the Future: “Wet Bulb” Heat and Humidity Conditions in the U.S.
The opening scene of "The Ministry for the Future" by Kim Stanley Robinson is a powerful and harrowing depiction of a catastrophic heatwave in India - where temperatures specifically reach critical …
Anatomy of a Cyber-crypto Heist: $22 Million in Crypto Lifted from Blockchain-based Gala Games
We continue to track notable convergences in the Global Gaming Ecosystem - like our recent analysis of North Korea’s ‘Moonstone Sleet’ hacking group using a fake tank game for ransomware attacks. In …