Global Scans · Leadership · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: Traditional slow, hierarchical leadership models are breaking down to be replaced by more agile systems of decision-making. Consequently, populist leaders are threatening to replace many career politicians while leaders in general are dealing with unprecedented, complex levels and speed of change requiring instant insights and decision-making. Many leaders (middle management) will be lost to automation in the coming years while Millennials will increasingly occupy leadership roles..

• [New] Only through coordinated global action, leadership involvement, and widespread awareness can organizations hope to mitigate the catastrophic risks posed by future quantum-powered ransomware attacks. Rapid7
• [New] Russia is planning for the post-Ukraine conflict period through exerting more geopolitical, security, cultural, etc. superiority, but it will be hard to reverse the trend of declining strategic leadership. The Asan Forum
• [New] Intel, after a challenging 2024 marked by leadership instability and underperformance, anticipates a turnaround in 2025, aided by significant CHIPS Act subsidies. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] We expect to see stronger leadership on fossil fuel phase-out from countries like Colombia and Small Island States, who are spearheading discussions around a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, and now is the time for the rest of the world to follow them. The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
• [New] With $100 billion in combined announcements from AWS-OpenAI's $38 billion partnership to Google's $40 billion Texas expansion, companies are clearly betting that controlling computational capacity and data privacy will determine AI leadership. Latest AI Tech News: Mid-November 2025 Updates
• [New] The U.S. aims to lead not only in technological but also in moral-legal leadership, ensuring that future smart weapons serve security rather than become an uncontrollable threat. News feed at Inbox.lv
• [New] A key disruption has been the change in US leadership and America's reduced willingness to provide economic and security guarantees to allies like Germany. User's blog
• [New] U.S. policies risk ceding AI leadership to China. The AI Policy Newsletter
• [New] Municipal government in Phoenix has shown itself eager to support autonomous vehicle deployment, viewing it as economic development and technological leadership opportunity. TESMAG
• [New] A Process Success: On-schedule volume production of Intel's leading 18 A process node in 2025, with early external customer tape-outs, could re-establish manufacturing leadership and attract significant foundry revenue. Trefis
• [New] The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium is warning that Canada risks missing an opportunity to create jobs, advance zero-emission transit, and secure Canada's global leadership in clean transportation unless the federal government takes action. Canadian Manufacturing Online
• [New] Europe's climate leadership risks being merely symbolic. David Carlin's Digest: Your Guide to a Changing World
• [New] Under Brazil's leadership, adaptation and human development will get more attention at COP 30 than at any other COP. NEW YORK-THE HOUSE OF WISDOM
• [New] For an industry that once appeared poised for explosive growth, the message from investors and developers is increasingly clear: without regulatory stability and a coherent policy framework, the United States risks ceding leadership in offshore wind to international competitors. gCaptain
• [New] Failure to maintain US leadership on AI could have generational consequences. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] Supporting partnerships between universities, federal research, and businesses and attracting and developing the world's best talent will spur greater innovation and sustain U.S. leadership in advanced AI and other industries. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] As the race for sustainable extraterrestrial energy sources intensifies, leveraging nuclear power could maintain and enhance U.S. leadership in space exploration and development. KeepTrack
• [New] Leadership additions and global strategy alignment will support broader adoption of patient-tailored surgical technologies worldwide. Lawrence, Evans & Co. LLC
• [New] Elon Musk's threats shifted the U.S. transportation regulatory constraint from a fragmented agency leadership into a more entrepreneur-friendly alignment. Think in Leverage
• [New] In 2025, Gate Mining will maintain its leadership in transforming cryptocurrency mining into a high-cost, high-energy practice into a modern, responsible, and inclusive digital operation. TechBullion
• [New] Investing in leadership and talent development has become more crucial, as Indonesia's Vision 2045 will depend heavily on the young generations in leading transformation across sectors with innovation, adaptability, and resilience. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• [New] The future remains uncertain as new leadership in both the DEA and HHS will need to navigate the complex landscape of telehealth regulations. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
• [New] Without stronger incentives, streamlined compliance, and consistent funding, stakeholders warn that Europe's decarbonization leadership could falter amid global uncertainty and competitive pressure from regions with looser standards. BlackSummit Financial Group - Investment Advisor - Fina

Last updated: 23 November 2025