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EU AI Act Full Enforcement: Global Tech Governance Shift
On August 2, 2026, the EU AI Act becomes fully enforceable with penalties up to €35 million. This article analyzes the 'Brussels Effect' reshaping global AI standards, compliance burdens on non-European firms, and whether the...
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Putin's Daughter Takes Control of Secret AI Hub at Moscow State University
Putin's daughter Katerina Tikhonova takes control of a closed AI hub at Moscow State University, featuring the MGU-270 supercomputer built with Nvidia chips smuggled via China despite Western sanctions.
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Global Trade Fractures Along Geopolitical Lines in 2026
Global trade is fracturing along geopolitical lines in 2026, with 18,000+ discriminatory measures since 2020. UNCTAD, McKinsey, and KPMG confirm supply chains are rewiring from 'China +1' to 'China +N' as nearshoring...
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South-South Trade Hits $6.8 Trillion: Reshaping Global Economy 2026
South-South trade surged to $6.8 trillion in 2025, accounting for 57% of developing-country exports. UNCTAD's January 2026 report reveals a structural shift away from North-South corridors, driven by tariffs, geopolitical...
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Critical Minerals 2026: The New Scramble for Lithium, Cobalt & Rare Earths
China controls 90% of rare earth processing while the US and EU launch FORGE and €3B plans in 2026. This analysis reveals who's winning the critical minerals race and what it means for global energy security.
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Critical Minerals: Export Controls Reshape Global Supply Chains in 2026
In 2026, export controls on rare earths, lithium, and gallium by China, the US, and the EU are reshaping global supply chains. This analysis covers China's processing dominance, Western onshoring via FORGE, and impacts on...