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Security concerns prompt Russian tech diversification

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RUSSIA

However, it is only in the last few years that Moscow has pushed to diversify its technological base to protect Russian security against foreign cyber threats and to promote…

Gulf arms sector localisation may be slow and patchy

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GULF STATES

Some Gulf states have targeted the development of an indigenous arms industry as part of their economic diversification efforts.

Riyadh’s rapid-fire reforms may cause policy overload

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SAUDI ARABIA

The outlook for the Saudi private sector.

United Arab Emirates space venture will boost brand

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The move is the latest high-profile investment by the UAE into an ambitious space programme that its leaders claim will raise its global profile, train a new generation of…

Rare-earth diversification will rise in Western states

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INTERNATIONAL

Japan and United States have markedly reduced their dependence on Chinese rare earths since the mid-2000s -- signposting the future of supply dynamics for critical minerals whose…

Japan will strengthen relations with Gulf states

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JAPAN

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are major suppliers of oil and gas, and Japan needs to secure its future energy supplies, but Tokyo would like strategic…

Export controls on metals will benefit Chinese firms

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CHINA

The new regulation’s "national security" justification reflects the increasing resort worldwide to weaponising international trade for political goals and will reinforce efforts…

Manufacturers will seek diversification and resilience

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INTERNATIONAL

Just-in-case manufacturing.

EV prowess will help shield China's economy

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CHINA

Chinese EV automakers are rapidly catching up to Tesla in market share at home and pushing into foreign markets, exploiting a cost advantage over their foreign competitors…

Bolivia’s ambitious development plans face challenges

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BOLIVIA

The strategy, which has attracted criticism from opponents as being overly statist, is based largely on the policy orientation adopted by the Morales administrations between 2006…