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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.

• Researchers across the world will use it to gain insights and make improvements, which will pave the way for a future with faster and more efficient internet connectivity. India TV News
• Small fishing vessels are increasingly considered unconventional threats and could be used to carry out secondary warfighting tasks such as surveillance, reconnaissance, and logistical support to further China's strategic interests at sea. The Aviationist
• The next leader will face the challenges of boosting growth in an economy reliant on domestic consumption, driving the development of the tech industry and navigating pressure from China and the United States to protect their national interests. CIDOB
• The public debate throughout Latin America, without exception, has been dominated by security, directly impacting other crises such as migration, which has affected the entire continent for a decade and in 2024 is expected to be even more intense. CIDOB
• Driven by the widespread adoption of cloud computing and now demand for immense storage and computer processing needed to develop and commercialize artificial intelligence, data center power use is expected to double in the next two years. Business Insider
• Maritime confrontations between China and the Philippines have raised fears of a wider conflict that could involve the United States and other allies. Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
• An update to US international cyberspace policy will leverage partnerships to defend against cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and help prevent surveillance misuses. Nextgov/FCW
• Despite facing domestic and global hurdles, Brazil retains its status as the largest economy in Latin America and continues to offer attractive opportunities as an investment destination. Brazil Summit
• While the United States appears more cautious and deliberate in its approach, China seems to be less constrained by the potential risks of AI. Army University Press
• The proportion of buses using clean fuel will be on the rise, with 20% of the total buses expected to switch to hydrogen energy by 2060, necessitating a hydrogen volume increase nationwide. Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
• An international team, led by researchers from Australia, have developed a system using nanotechnology that could allow people with diabetes to take oral insulin in the future. phys.org
• Japan has pledged to double its military spending from 1% of GDP to 2% in 2027, which would give it the third-largest defence budget in the world after the US and China. Unofficial Networks LLC
• Other Non-tariff Barriers: U.S. exporters can expect to encounter a complicated regulatory system, inadequate or ineffective intellectual property protection and enforcement, and unique standards with limited recognition of the international standards commonly used in the United States. International Trade Administration | Trade.gov
• Russia's enduring reliance on its nuclear arsenal and China's dramatic nuclear expansion mean that, for the first time in its history, the United States will soon face two nuclear peers. National Defense University Press
• In a country where electricity use is expected to increase by 50% by 2035, as millions of electric cars and domestic heat pumps are plugged in, the transmission network will require significant upgrades, at a cost of tens of billions of pounds. The Guardian
• Russia has accused the US of using the threat of secondary sanctions against Chinese businesses engaging with it as a pretext to try and contain China. Al Jazeera
• Some snakes, including the variable bush viper endemic to Africa and the hognosed pit viper of the Americas were projected to lose more than 70% of their range. The Guardian
• Ukraine will be able to use British long-range weapons to strike targets inside Russia - a possibility that some other NATO countries providing weapons have balked at. The Washington Post
• The US will likely continue to conduct airstrikes on SBA military assets, and the SBA will likely continue to retaliate with missile and drone attacks against US and UK naval assets. Fews Net
• Klima partners with companies located in Europe and North America that have high growth potential in sectors such as smart power grids and markets, energy storage and technologies. GridBeyond

Last updated: 15 May 2024