Global Scans · Leadership · Weekly Summary

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] Reduced US leadership in Lebanon could scuttle the best chance in decades to diminish Hizballah. Middle East Institute
• [New] With development leadership lacking, we expect 2026 to be a year focused on mini-lateral initiatives, ad hoc coalition building and Track 2 diplomacy. ODI: Think change
• [New] If the goal of 900,000 air tourists in December is achieved and the barrier of 11.6 million annual visitors is surpassed, the Dominican Republic will not only reaffirm its leadership in the Caribbean, but will also consolidate tourism as one of the strongest engines of its economy. Billetaxo
• [New] The APAC region is expected to experience the fastest growth, driven by Japan's early leadership in hydrogen water technology, rising urbanization, and increasing disposable income across emerging economies. openpr
• [New] In the scenario where AI demand is so large that OpenAI can not supply it is where XAI with AI data centers in space and leadership in distributed AI will massively win. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] Supporters warn that restricting exports undermines American firms and accelerates China's domestic substitution; critics argue that any relaxation strengthens China's AI capabilities and erodes US technological leadership. The National Interest
• [New] 71% of Millennials say they will leave within 3 years if leadership development is lacking. Exec
• [New] By withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, the U.S. is taking a major step back from pursuing actions that can help end hunger, along with resigning from the global leadership opportunity to innovate in energy, agriculture, and development sectors. Bread for the World
• [New] Government leadership recognizes blockchain technology's potential to establish the Emirates as a global hub for digital economy activities extending beyond financial services into supply chain management, digital identity, and smart city applications. CoinRank
• [New] A transition could cement a new generation of the Islamic Republic's clerical leadership, bring to power an even more hardline Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or devolve into chaos and civil war with massively destabilizing effects. Atlantic Council
• [New] The Chinese leadership plans to implement special actions to boost consumption, along with initiatives to boost household incomes. Euronews
• [New] According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, revitalizing America's infrastructure will require massive, sustained investment - and leadership that integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles at every stage. MRINetwork
• [New] Germany and Japan must decide whether to step into leadership roles they long avoided, or risk being strategically sidelined in a world growing more dangerous by the year. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] The euro-denominated stablecoin joint venture backed by 10 major banks has gotten a name and leadership structure as it works towards a launch in the second half of 2026. FinExtra
• Congresswoman Julia Brownley has introduced the PROTEIN Act to bolster US leadership in protein innovation amid rising global meat demand expected to double by 2050. SeafoodNews
• The ability to operate seamlessly across the EU, U.S., and Asia-Pacific regimes will define global leadership in AI. Nemko Digital B.V.
• The current Danish Presidency underscored the urgency of safeguarding Europe's climate leadership by 2030 through continued innovation and investment in clean technology. GeoLog
• United States leadership in Artificial Intelligence will promote United States national and economic security and dominance across many domains. Technocracy News
• The Genesis Mission could accelerate U.S. scientific productivity and cement its leadership in the technologies that will define the next century. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• American leadership in artificial intelligence will not be secured by weakening the few guardrails that exist. The Atlantic
• India Aims for Top-3 Quantum Economy by 2047: NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub, in collaboration with IBM, unveils a quantum technology roadmap targeting global leadership by 2047. Adda247
• The continued blurring of lines between cyber, physical, and geopolitical threats will elevate the risk to organizational leadership, turning executive protection into a holistic intelligence function in 2026. Flashpoint
• Participating cities will collaborate, share best practices, and issue progress reports protecting residents now by establishing clear heat leadership, strengthening early warning systems, and ensuring access to cooling during emergencies within two years. EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, r

Last updated: 28 December 2025