Geopolitics
8 articles
Global venture capital funding rounds see resilience in defense sector
Anduril Industries announced a substantial $5 billion Series H funding round, which propelled its valuation to $30.
What is the EU Tech Sovereignty Package and why does digital autonomy matter?
The $1.5-trillion trading relationship between the US and EU could be imperiled by Washington’s combative posture toward EU tech regulation, even as the EU prepares to adopt its ambitious tech soverei
Sovereign Cloud: Geopolitical Shifts in Cloud Infrastructure
AWS, a global cloud giant, is investing €7.
AI ISP Chip Market Booms Despite Geopolitical Hurdles
Over 70% of new edge AI processors now feature dedicated Image Signal Processor (ISP) blocks, signaling a quiet but profound shift in how AI perceives and processes the world around us, according to T
Open-Source AI: A Strategic Imperative for Digital Sovereignty
During a US sanctions episode, Microsoft blocked the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor's email account, severely hindering official communications.
'Buy European' Software Mandates Are a Dangerous Oversimplification of Digital Sovereignty
'Buy European' software mandates are a simplistic solution to the complex problem of digital sovereignty. True autonomy lies not in a product's national label, but in controlling its underlying dependencies.
Data Centers Are the New Frontline: Why Their Cybersecurity Is a National Security Imperative
The line between a server farm and a strategic military asset has evaporated. As state actors reportedly target commercial data centers, it's clear that their cybersecurity is no longer a corporate issue—it's a national security imperative.
How Global Conflicts Are Fueling a Defense Startup Boom in AI and Drones
Shield AI's new $12.7 billion valuation is a powerful signal of a seismic shift in venture capital. A detailed analysis shows how global conflicts are fueling a defense startup boom in AI and drone technology.