From @WSJopinion: From China and Israel to Yemen and Iran, there’s much the Saudis can do for America. For what Trump is offering them, though, he ought to make sure he isn’t asking too little.https://t.co/f3yOtOc5cO ...

On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet https://t.co/aRCDs1nnGz ...

EU Warns Its Ties to China Hamper Ability to Punish Russia https://t.co/UqGcwMfiVo ...

RT Gold Telegraph ⚡ (@GoldTelegraph_)Indonesia is preparing to impose export duties on gold.Another strategic nation tightening control over its metal flows.Gold and BRICS.The geopolitical chessboard is being played in real-time. ...

Polish authorities said Russia was likely behind an explosion that damaged a key rail link for shipments and travel to Ukraine https://t.co/NDrSbBV74G ...

By the end of 2026, the shape of 21st-century geopolitics will be much clearer. We explain how in The World Ahead https://t.co/DhH1YtA7IZ ...

Geopolitical Landscape - The world is extraordinarily contested and messy, with unresolved issues in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran [2][3] - Mechanisms in the international system, like the UN Security Council, are not effectively managing conflicts [4] - Russia and Iran are disruptors of the international system, while China is attempting to reshape the entire system [6] - China's approach is likened to climate change, fundamentally altering the international environment [7] Security Threats - Overseas threats, particularly terrorism, remain a primary focus for intelligence agencies [9] - Al-Qaeda and ISIS are suppressed but haven't disappeared and will try to regroup in uncontrolled areas [10][11] Technological Competition - Intelligence agencies must compete in the AI space, combining internal expertise with collaborations with external companies [12][13] - Counterintelligence efforts are needed to protect relationships with intelligence people in countries using surveillance technology, much of it from China [14]

as geopolitics gets more complex, as valuations get more detached from reality, and as governments go into more debtand as the world's population gets more tech-savvyinternet-native money will become more obviousI don't see how Bitcoin and Zcash don't get much bigger ...

The European Union is racing against the clock to overcome Belgium’s objections to a plan to fund Ukraine’s defense using Russian money https://t.co/urVUf7ZtC6 ...

Geopolitical and Technological Shifts - The world is moving away from American unipolarity, with China emerging as a near-peer or potentially stronger adversary [1] - A revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) technology is underway, poised to transform all aspects of life, including defense and military, within 5-10 years [2][3] Palantir's Role and Technology - Palantir provides a software layer for deploying AI models securely, auditably, and transparently, maximizing their value [4] - Palantir's software aims to replace daily tasks involving human cognition, enhancing productivity and efficiency for allies [5][6] - Palantir emphasizes the importance of keeping humans in the loop in automated defense systems, while acknowledging the technological trend towards increased automation [7][8] - Palantir's software acts as a "harness" for AI models, enabling transparent, secure, and auditable decision-making processes [9] AI in Military Context and Ukraine - Ukraine has become a real-world R&D lab for AI in a military context, experiencing rapid advancements in military technology [11][12] - Military technology in Ukraine is experiencing major leaps every 6-8 weeks, necessitating frequent changes in tactics and procedures [14] UK Investment and Expansion - The UK is considered a prime location outside the US and China for engineering talent needed to build Palantir's software [16] - Palantir aims to significantly grow its presence in the UK, building upon its existing 1,000-person office in London, which is its second-largest globally [17] - The UK is viewed as a key military power in Europe, a pillar of NATO, and a potential bridge to the rest of the continent [17][18]