Focus Area
Defense Tech & Economic Security
Drones, AI, and precision manufacturing are rewriting the logic of defense procurement, while export controls and investment screening push economic security into day-to-day corporate operations. This section examines how defense technology industrializes, and how states are redefining market access in the name of security.
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Who Owns Battlefield Knowledge: The Boundary of Interests Between Ukraine, Allies, and Defense Enterprises
The battlefield in Ukraine is exporting a highly scarce asset: technical knowledge accumulated under high-intensity combat. Militaries and defense contractors worldwide are vying for these insights. This article analyzes the shifting nature of military aid, data rights, and asymmetrical risks among Ukraine, its allies, and defense enterprises.
Tax Incentives Enter the Defense Frontline: How the US Leverages Opportunity Zones to Bolster Shipbuilding and Submarine Capacity
US defense industrial base constraints are shifting focus from budgets to physical capacities. Washington is turning its tax code into a silent lever to mobilize private capital and rebuild maritime manufacturing.
When AI Models Enter National Security Control: The Anthropic Incident Rewrites the Borders of Advanced AI Commercialization
The U.S. government, citing national security, has mandated Anthropic to pause foreign access to Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5. This incident demonstrates that advanced AI models are transitioning from standard commercial services to heavily regulated strategic capabilities.
The Drone Cold War: How Japan Rebuilds Its National Drone Industry by Reducing Dependence on China
Drones are reshaping modern warfare. Explore how Japan, under its economic security policies, is reducing its reliance on China's drone supply chain to rebuild a competitive national industry.