Strategic Influence

The Graham sanctions act is a chance to punish Putin. Here’s what the White House should do next.

The Act seeks to pressure Russia by targeting oil and gas revenues through tariffs on major importers and sanctions evaders. Viewed as a tool to strengthen leverage over Moscow, its effectiveness will depend on implementation.
5 minutes
Wellbeing

Why Do I Keep Replaying Conversations in My Head?

Fear of rejection can turn ordinary social interactions into prolonged rumination. This article explains how anxiety, confirmation bias, and reassurance-seeking can reinforce self-doubt, while emphasizing that embarrassment does not necessarily mean wrongdoing.
8 minutes
Artificial Intelligence

5 Signs AI Is Having a Negative Effect on You

Extensive AI use can improve cognitive flexibility and task support but may also foster subtle dependence and altered thinking patterns. This article recommends maintaining non-AI skills, setting boundaries, and avoiding overreliance on AI tools.
6 minutes
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Artificial Intelligence

Security teams are adopting AI faster than they trust it

AI adoption is widespread, yet security teams remain reluctant to delegate consequential decisions because of privacy, accuracy and accountability concerns. Effective governance requires clear boundaries, explainable outcomes and human responsibility for high-impact actions.
3 minutes
Strategic Influence

Why We Must Prepare for the Chinese Communist Party’s Collapse

The author argues a sudden collapse of Chinese communist rule could trigger simultaneous military, financial, humanitarian and proliferation crises. Advance international planning should secure strategic weapons, maintain essential services and support legitimate, Chinese-led political reconstruction.
4 minutes
Strategic Influence

Preparing for and countering limited nuclear attacks in East Asia: Guardian Tiger III

The report argues that rising Asian conflict risks (especially from North Korea) increase the likelihood of limited nuclear attacks. It urges stronger deterrence, allied preparedness, and conventional-nuclear integration to respond effectively if nuclear deterrence fails.
20 minutes
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