China's rapid advancements in AI, including new models from Moonshot AI and Alibaba, have significantly narrowed the lead of US models from months to weeks. This development has prompted Washington to critically re-evaluate its AI policy, focusing on controls for frontier US models, restrictions on Chinese models, and global adoption strategies.
The US Space Force's Victus Haze mission successfully demonstrated a simulated orbital interception between two commercial satellites, showcasing rapid response capabilities for potential future military operations in space.
The European Union is re-evaluating economic interdependence, moving from a source of mutual prosperity to a tool for strategic competition amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry. The article questions the assumption that market size automatically translates into coercive geopolitical power.
AI is rapidly transforming geopolitical competition, compressing strategic time and shifting the advantage from resource-rich nations to those that innovate and adapt effectively. This dynamic is crucial for understanding the US-China rivalry, though domestic institutional adaptation is key for great powers to maintain their position.
Two new reports reveal significant vulnerabilities in the US Air Force's aerial refueling fleet, a critical component for global power projection. Aging aircraft, spare part shortages, and maintenance issues have led to consistently low availability and mission-capability rates, raising concerns amid intensifying competition with China.
Former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson advised Washington and Beijing to manage their strategic competition to prevent conflict, warning that distrust is a greater risk than trade imbalances. Speaking in Beijing, he emphasized the need for 'guard rails' amidst intense rivalry.
Lawmakers from both US parties warned against perceived softening of support for Taiwan during Trump's China visit, highlighting a sharp bipartisan shift in Washington's consensus on Beijing.
