Trends related to Geopolitics
Digital Dividends to Fund Universal Basic Income Plans
A digital dividend would give citizens a cut of the profits derived from their personal data.
U.S. and Global Election Security
This is an election year, and security experts are warning that our election systems could be vulnerable.
Interoperability Initiatives
Interoperability and data portability could eventually lead to new business opportunities and a bigger device ecosystem.
Corporate Foreign Policy
Big tech companies are standing up departments dedicated to geopolitics.
Multilateral Science and Technology Acts
Throughout history, multilateral efforts have resulted in nations working together toward a shared purpose.
Overhauling Government Tech Infrastructure
Parts of the federal government rely on comically old technology that is vulnerable and very difficult to maintain.
China’s Quest for Global Cybersovereignty
Cybersovereignty refers to a government exerting its control over how the internet is run, who gets access to it, and what can be done with all of the data generated.
Antitrust Probes and Lawsuits
Regulators in many countries are planning to take action to limit the reach and powers of the world’s largest, most dominant technology companies.
Policy Uncertainty
One of the biggest threats to the continued expansion of our economies is confidence.