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US AI governance is headed for default soft law

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US

This debate ranges from privacy and data protection questions to the potential for wide-scale job destruction and whether AIs pose an existential risk to humanity. A matrix of…

AI deployment requires new security awareness

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INTERNATIONAL

While the number of cyberattacks on AI-based systems is thus far limited, research suggests a latent potential for malicious actors to exploit new types of vulnerabilities that…

Staged Iran-US nuclear deal return will be challenging

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IRAN/US

Both Iran and the United States say they are ready to resume full compliance with the deal, if the other first restores its commitments. In theory, simultaneous return would solve…

Indonesia's modest 2016 growth target is achievable

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INDONESIA

Economic outlook for 2016.

New talks increase prospects of a Brexit trade deal

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EU/UK

At a meeting on June 15 with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated he wanted a deal despite previous threats to abandon the…

Kavanaugh will start US Court work today

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UNITED STATES

On October 6, the US Senate voted 50-48 to confirm Kavanaugh, who succeeds recently retired Justice Anthony Kennedy. Kavanaugh’s confirmation returns the Court to full nine-member…

Russian leader's inner team plays central policy role

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RUSSIA

How Putin's inner team shape and direct policy.

Philippine pension plans pose political problems

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PHILIPPINES

In January, President Rodrigo Duterte with congress’s support ordered pensions benefits under the government-run Social Security System (SSS) to be boosted by 1,000 pesos per…

Organised crime will remain entrenched in Paraguay

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PARAGUAY

They discussed collaboration in fighting international organised crime in Paraguay, a growing concern for Washington. Paraguay’s geopolitical role has expanded recently as it has…

Saudi Arabia’s renewables drive will face challenges

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SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia has made significant progress since 2021 in developing its renewable energy sector. However, it contributes less than 5% to total electricity output. By end-2023…