China restricts key semiconductor metals
The move has the potential to harm a range of Western tech manufacturers that use these elements to make their products.
NATO’s Vilnius summit tackles Ukraine, membership issues
Vilnius summit will reflect fresh sense of purpose over Ukraine war – but hard questions remain over membership issues.
The Scottish Greens are wasting your time on Trident
The Scottish Greens' unfeasible Trident proposal disrespects voters, wasting time on political theatre and distraction. This undermines the critical debate on nuclear weapons in Scotland no matter which side you are on.
Ukraine war shows conflict expanding into space
Ukraine possesses no satellites of their own, but nonetheless space technology has played a key role in supporting its operations.
Putin appeal to masculinity to recruit troops will not work
Hardliners in Russia have been calling for a full-scale mobilisation for some time, but so far Vladimir Putin has resisted the temptation for a full call-up due to its expected unpopularity.
The microchip industry would implode if China invaded Taiwan
A conflict between the US and China over computer chips – or semiconductors – has been escalating in recent months.
Three scenarios for the next phase of the Ukraine war
Three scenarios for the next phase of the Ukraine war and what each means for China.
Intelligence agencies have used AI since the cold war
Recent publicity around the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has led to a great deal of public concern about its growth and potential.
Drone ‘attack’ on Kremlin likely a Russian false flag
Unless the attack was simply motivated by the kudos of demonstrating an ability to strike at the heart of Russian power, it makes no military sense on Kyiv’s part.
Putin doubles the length of the NATO border with Russia
Finland joins Nato in a major blow to Putin which doubles the length of the alliance’s border with Russia.
