Science & Technology

Export controls on AI components have become central tools in great-power technology competition, though their full potential has yet to be realized. To maintain a competitive position in…

The Trump administration should prioritize biotechnology as a strategic asset for the United States using the military strategy framework of “ends, ways, and means” because biotechnology supports critical national objectives…

Fiji, a Pacific Small Island Developing State (PSIDS), faces rural electrification challenges due to its dispersed geography and climate vulnerabilities. With 6 percent of Fijian rural households lacking…

Recent developments in genetic engineering and synthetic biology are enabling unprecedented biological capabilities, offering thrilling medical possibilities. Combined with rapid innovations in emerging technologies such as data-driven machine…

The closing months of 2024 witnessed a series of deals between the nuclear industry and AI technology companies. These agreements may represent a step toward ensuring a steady energy supply…

Contemporary populism presents itself as the champion of free speech and enemy of censorship. Its critiques of the media are wrapped in fiery defenses of free speech against the “censoring”…

Currently, an estimated 230 million girls and women are living with female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide, up from 200 million in 2016. While global efforts to eliminate FGM…

War and conflict have profound effects on society, including the critical fields of science. The paper argues that scientific protectionism, which includes restricting international collaborations and open science, threatens innovation,…