Zen on Tech

The 'Next China' Doesn't Exist

While FDI is gradually moving away from China, "Factory Asia" remains the backbone of global export potential. Though there is no equivalent to China’s…

Oct 26, 2024 • 

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March 2024

Saudi Arabia's Risky Path to Modernization

Saudi Arabia's future looks promising under Vision 2030. But while Saudi-Iran rapprochement reduces security issues, proxy conflict and the specter of…

Mar 24, 2024 • 

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February 2024

Caught Between Iraq and a Hard Place

US Forces are keeping Iran-Shia revolutionaries at bay, and Iraqi politicians know it. The US withdrawal enabled Iranian influence. Now Iraq needs US…

Feb 23, 2024 • 

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Tehran Wants Control of Iraq, not Gaza

Iran has executed a strategic takeover of Iraq's political and security systems. Control of government revenues from the worlds 5th largest oil producer…

Feb 6, 2024 • 

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January 2024

Shifting Sands: Middle East Conflicts and Global Trade

The Red Sea Shipping crisis adds downward price pressure to Chinese manufacturers. Violence in northern Syria and Iraq spikes, while the Lebanon-Israel…

Jan 23, 2024 • 

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December 2023

NY Times Vs OpenAI Court Case: Who Will Solve Information Overload?

The battle for copyright has emerged as a critical factor for media publishers to secure their place in the attention spans of consumers. The New York…

Dec 29, 2023 • 

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Data Ownership in the New World of AI

Data ownership is an ongoing debate that influences control over business assets and the creation of competitive moats. Businesses need to stay vigilant…

Dec 21, 2023 • 

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AUKUS Pillar II and the Space Race: A New Frontier for Australia

US officials have set the stage for the AUKUS Pillar II License while Canberra is aggressively chasing the future with an agreement to launch of US…

Dec 2, 2023 • 

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November 2023

Using AI to Win in Business

Understanding AI's Role in Data-Driven Business Models: Unpacking the strategic rationale for embedding AI into existing enterprises and examining its…

Nov 21, 2023 • 

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China Chip Glut and Cloud Competition

The rapid buildup of chip production capabilities over the past few years, now brings the challenge of finding a market for the increased output

Nov 11, 2023 • 

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Chipping Away At China’s AI

The new controls have been a boon for China’s domestic chip industry by making it a magnet for talent, money and attention but this leaves Chinese AI…

Nov 3, 2023 • 

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October 2023

Tech Ban Defensive Tactics: Can China Protect Their AI Industry?

China has tactical opportunities to shield their AI industry and continue progress However, the Chinese AI start-up ecosystem is suffering severe…

Oct 27, 2023 • 

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