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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] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The illicit trafficking of nuclear materials is an existential threat to every New Yorker and every American. The Guardian
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The U.S. could lose its long-held position as the global leader in biomedical research, with devastating impact. KFF Health News
• [New] China and the United States are projected to account for nearly 80% of the growth in data center electricity demand through 2030. Forrester
• [New] Global data center demand is projected to triple by 2030, and AI's share of US data center electricity use is expected to rise from 12% in 2024 to 70% by 2035. Forrester
• [New] With higher education entering the first year of a demographic cliff, universities across the U.S. have anticipated a potential reduction in applications, likely exacerbated by a changing visa environment that was expected to affect the pool of international applicants. Lehigh University
• [New] If American companies face controls that constrain their abilities to innovate while foreign competitors press ahead, investment will flow elsewhere and payrolls and supply chains will follow. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] The US decision to go to war with Iran without any attempt to gain international consensus - or even the endorsement of Congress - sets a dangerous precedent for the unilateral use of force to achieve foreign policy goals, which could make the whole planet a lot less safe. SKY
• [New] Apple is leveraging its massive purchasing power to spearhead a rebirth of American chip manufacturing, driven by a desire to secure its supply chain against geopolitical risks in Asia and ease political pressure. Dedicated Follower of Tech
• [New] Both median experts and superforecasters expect the performance gap between the top U.S. and top Chinese AI systems to narrow substantially by 2040, while predicting that U.S. systems will maintain a modest advantage at least until the end of 2030. Longitudinal Expert AI Panel
• U.S. CTV ad spend is projected to increase from approximately $33.35 billion in 2025 to $38 billion in 2026, representing close to 14% year-over-year growth and firmly positioning Connected TV as a core channel in modern media strategies. AI Digital
• With U.S. CTV ad spend projected to grow from approximately $33.35 billion in 2025 to $38 billion in 2026 - a 14% year-over-year increase-Connected TV has become a core channel that must deliver measurable outcomes. AI Digital
• The U.S. SEC removed crypto as a 2026 priority risk. MEXC
• Anchored by T-Mobile's Innovation Lab in Bellevue, Washington, US, and T-Labs in Berlin, Germany, 6G will be jointly designed and developed as a fully AI-native system. Deutsche Telekom AG

Last updated: 11 March 2026