An Assessment of Nuclear-Powered Submarines: Operational Advantages and Safety Risks

Nuclear-powered submarines have been utilized by the militaries of the US, Russia, the UK, and China...

Top Global Risks of 2020

Summary The Top Global Risks 2020 Report offers a review of the most relevant risks regarding impact...

Coronavirus Risks for Businesses and Politics

The spread of the coronavirus in China and across the world is posing serious risks to global supply...

Fintech and the Digitalization of Austria’s Banking Sector

Austria may have a relatively small fintech industry, but the Austrian government is making efforts...

Solar Energy in Japan: Innovations and Policy Outlook

The effects of climate change have led governments around the world to increase the share of...

Assessing the Irish Border Issue and Brexit with Machine Learning

One of the most complex issues policymakers face as they negotiate the United Kingdom’s departure...

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in Europe: EU Law and Brexit

Money laundering and terrorist financing have gained increased attention by the media and...

The Impact of Climate Change on the U.S. Military and the Defense Industry

The impact of climate change on the U.S. military and the defense industry is manifold, ranging from...

Associated Risks and Legal Limitations of Cyber Warfare

State governments and private businesses are increasingly vulnerable to harmful cyber operations....

Cobalt Mining in the DRC: Outlook and Implications

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds vast reserves of mineral wealth. These resources...

Salient Risks of Sand Mining: Consumption, Construction, and Compliance

Sand is a seemingly plain but in fact enormously valuable natural resource. Sand is ubiquitous in...

Associated Risks of EU Disintegration: Crises and Scenarios

The UK’s departure from the European Union has been a central topic of the political and economic...