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WHAT'S NEXT?: Donald Trump's surprise win in the Presidential election mean the world and America can expect prolonged uncertainty as new domestic policies are put in place, different international relationships formed and attitudes change towards current friends and rivals.

• [New] Heart Disease: New projections from the American Heart Association estimate that 6 in 10 women will develop heart disease or stroke by 2050, and that nearly one-third of girls ages 2-19 will have obesity, a top driver of cardiovascular disease. NIHCM
• [New] Senator and a candidate for U.S Senate, raising concerns among civil society groups, legal advocates, and election integrity groups that manipulated content will become increasingly present and unsettling. / USA U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner
• [New] The U.S. Army is moving to standardize how allied militaries fight back against drones, entering into a new agreement with the U.K. that officials say will quickly expand to a broader coalition in the weeks ahead. Stars and Stripes
• [New] The growing medical use of cannabis was reduced by U.S. political developments and racialized anti-cannabis propaganda, which portrayed it as a drug of abuse and threatened the hemp industry. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] What comes next - a Manhattan Project-style government AI initiative, broader open-source investment by US companies, or continued reliance on export controls that the data increasingly shows are insufficient - will define the next chapter of the US-China AI competition. SaasNik
• [New] The food processing industry in India was valued at INR3,049,800 crore (US$ 354.5 billion) in 2024 and is projected to grow further, with overall food consumption expected to reach US$ 1.2 trillion by 2026, due to urbanization and evolving dietary patterns that emphasize convenience and safety. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The 2026 American midterm elections will be a critical test for the quality of elections, and democracy, in the United States. EurekAlert!
• [New] The European Union is forecast to see its electricity demand grow at an average annual rate of 2.3% out to 2030. / USA IEA
• [New] Looking ahead, industry forecasts project that the United States could install more than 90 GW of additional storage capacity between 2025 and 2030, driven by load growth, renewable penetration, and grid reliability needs. JD Supra
• [New] $850 billion is expected in US power and digital infrastructure investment in 2026 alone. Qubit Capital
• Even before images of death and destruction in Iran began flooding the internet, Western security officials had expressed concern that Iran or its proxies-Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iraqi Shia militia groups, the Houthis in Yemen - could launch attacks in the United States, Europe, or elsewhere. The Atlantic
• If America and Israel dispatch special force teams, things could go terribly wrong as they attempt to acquire nuclear weapons during an active war. Alternet.org
• The pathway for AI, coupled with the isolationism fostered by the current administration, is guaranteed to threaten and erode U.S. digital superiority. The Dallas Morning News
• The dispute between the United States, Israel, and Iran in particular has the potential to develop into a protracted battle that would destabilise the Middle East and raise oil prices. Spherical Insights
• The illicit trafficking of nuclear materials is an existential threat to every New Yorker and every American. The Guardian
• An American anti-drone system proven to work against Russian drones in Ukraine will soon be sent to the Middle East to bolster U.S. defences against Iranian drones. Fortune
• U.S. personnel face restrictions on night-time travel between cities and are prohibited from using unapproved local taxis, underscoring how seriously the risk is being taken at official level. Travel And Tour World
• The latest escalation involving Iran, Israel and the United States has already unsettled global oil markets and raised concerns about disruptions to key maritime corridors. Birr Metrics
• While adversaries like China and Russia have already built thorough backup systems, the US faces a massive national security concern with its GPS vulnerability. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• The US and Israel's war on Iran has shaken global markets and caused huge fears about energy prices and the impact they will have on inflation and the cost of living. The Guardian
• The U.S. could lose its long-held position as the global leader in biomedical research, with devastating impact. KFF Health News
• China and the United States are projected to account for nearly 80% of the growth in data center electricity demand through 2030. Forrester

Last updated: 25 March 2026