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] As Singapore strengthens its position as a global digital hub, developing cyber leadership and talent pipelines will be critical to sustaining trust in digital services. Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech Sing
• [New] As we move further into 2026, restaurants that integrate smart systems, embrace digital tools, and maintain strong leadership will stand out in a competitive landscape. Ahmad Ashkar
• [New] As geopolitical competition intensifies and policy frameworks evolve, 2026 will push the United States to sustain its leadership in semiconductor design, manufacturing, and innovation amid growing alliances and accelerating competition in artificial intelligence, quantum, and advanced manufacturing. Semiconductor Engineering
• [New] Europe's industrial leadership and climate goals are at risk unless it implements targeted education reforms, expands apprenticeships, and creates immigration pathways for technical experts. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The NSF NQNI will accelerate U.S. leadership in quantum information science and engineering, nanotechnology, semiconductors, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and other emerging technologies. JD Supra
• [New] For leadership, the 2026 mandate moves beyond simply capturing AI demand to managing the systemic risks of a high-margin, low-volume paradigm, where severe shortages in essential components such as memory are projected to drive 50% price spikes by mid-year and redraw the global supply chain map. DQ
• [New] If the FDA keeps it up, it threatens US leadership in innovative medicines. KFF Health News
• [New] The Arctic Security Cutter program is integrated into the Force Design 2028 initiative, which aims to transform the Coast Guard into a more agile, modern force prepared for 21st-century challenges, thereby reaffirming U.S. maritime leadership in the Arctic. Zona Militar
• [New] Knowledge-sharing to anticipate and serve Chinese travelers became more common, digital proficiency increased, and Chinese talents started to get a greater role in organizations - including in senior leadership positions, diluting the grip of national expats in all senior roles. IMD business school for management and leadership cours
• [New] As the US loses its scientific leadership, other countries have the opportunity to lead the way forward, ensuring a safe environment, and reaping the major benefits that the transition away from dirty fuels can deliver. Health Policy Watch
• [New] U.S. leadership in AI-enabled biotechnology will depend less on new algorithms than on whether the United States treats biodata as secure national infrastructure. Just Security
• [New] AI leadership in 2026 will be defined not by more pilots, but by the discipline to scale what works. Insurance Thought Leadership
• [New] With other countries aggressively competing for top talent, failing to modernize immigration pathways risks ceding America's leadership in emerging technologies and industries. DC Journal - InsideSources
• [New] Europe must counter destabilization with substance, endurance, clear communication, pragmatic hope, and institutional leadership. ECPS
• [New] As 2026 begins, state leadership will play an increasingly decisive role in determining who benefits, and who pays, for continued methane pollution. Ohio Environmental Council
• [New] As the world fears another decade of failure on biodiversity and urgently seeks leadership to advance the GBF, China stands in a position to take a lead on and further enhance its influence in international environmental governance. Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
• [New] Under the Philippines' chairmanship in 2026, priorities are likely to include stronger conflict prevention, deeper economic integration, digital cooperation and climate action, with the potential to shift ASEAN's role from managing turbulence to shaping regional leadership. East Asia Forum
• [New] In the US China leadership rivalry, scenes once hard to imagine are unfolding, such as Ford partnering with Chinese battery maker CATL to secure EV price competitiveness. KyungHyangSinmun
• [New] In the coming years, Madrid could become a battleground for true leadership in the robotaxi sector, where not only profit is at stake, but also the future of urban mobility. RUSSPAIN.COM
• [New] Google's leadership issued a pointed message to European policymakers: efforts to assert digital sovereignty risk weakening Europe's competitiveness if they translate into procurement nationalism, fragmented rules, or barriers to global platforms. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Pharmaceutical companies such as Amgen, Eli Lilly, and Pfizer are expected to grow their leadership by investing in new injectables, patient support programs, and education for specialists. Precedence Research
• [New] Smarter AI leadership in Asia increasingly depends on governance rather than raw technical capability, with boards expected to set context, constraints and guardrails across complex partnerships. The Asia Cable

Last updated: 22 February 2026