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The United States plans to impose new restrictions on exports of advanced artificial intelligence chips to Malaysia and Thailand to curb suspected transshipment and smuggling to China, per a new draft rule, Bloomberg reported on July 4.

U.S., Malaysia, Thailand: Washington Targets Southeast Asia in AI Chip Export Crackdown

Europe

Cyber

Representatives from more than 45 European organizations jointly issued a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen requesting a two-year hiatus on the enforcement of upcoming regulations under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, Bloomberg reported on July 3.

EU: European Companies Ask Commission To Delay Enforcement of AI Act

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Mexico's Senate approved a package of security bills on June 30 and July 1 intended to bolster the government's ability to combat organized crime groups, El Pais reported on July 1.

Mexico: Senate Approves Security Bills

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The U.S. Department of Justice announced on June 30 two indictments, an arrest and the seizure of hundreds of financial accounts, fraudulent websites and laptops linked to North Korea’s fraudulent IT worker schemes at U.S. companies.

U.S., North Korea: DOJ Announces Crackdown on North Korean IT Workers

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The U.S. Senate removed a controversial moratorium on state-level artificial intelligence regulations from the Republicans' tax cut and spending "megabill" in a 99-1 vote after a compromise deal on the text fell apart, Politico reported on July 1.

U.S.: AI Regulation Moratorium Scrapped From U.S. Megabill, but Solar, Wind Tax Remains

Indonesia

Indonesia announced it will ease import restrictions on over 300 goods categories -- including plastics, chemicals, fertilizers and forestry products -- rolled out under 2023 trade protection rules in a partial reversal of its protectionist measures, Reuters reported on June 30.

Indonesia, U.S.: Jakarta Cuts Import Restrictions, Proposes Minerals Collaboration

U.S. Republican senators agreed on June 29 to reduce the attempted moratorium on state artificial intelligence regulations from 10 years to five years, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said in a statement. 

U.S.: Republicans Reach Deal on Significantly Weaker Moratorium on State AI Regulations

The spending and tax bill drafted by Senate Republicans, which may be passed as early as July 2, added several provisions, including a new 30% or 50% tax on solar and wind projects coming online after 2027 that include any material assistance from a foreign prohibited entity.

U.S.: Senate Tax and Spending Bill Targets Wind, Solar Projects With New Tax

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Water runs in the Gurez valley in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir, near the India-Pakistan border, on June 3, 2025. 

Diplomatic talks between India and Pakistan will likely remain stalled due to ongoing airspace closures and disputes over water-sharing, sustaining the risk of a future conflict following the two countries' military confrontation earlier this year.

Unresolved Tensions: Water, Airspace and the Future of India-Pakistan Diplomacy

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Essential Geopolitics: Increased Risk of Cyberattacks as Conflict With Iran Escalates

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Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and British Defense Secretary John Healey sit together for the AUKUS Defense Ministers Meeting at Old Royal Naval College on Sept. 26, 2024, in London, England.

Despite growing U.S. skepticism, strong imperatives to counter China's maritime presence will likely lead Washington to see a revised version of the AUKUS defense pact through.

U.S. Review of AUKUS Pillar I Puts Pact on Shaky Ground

U.S. President Donald Trump discusses his plans for a "Golden Dome" U.S. missile defense shield in the Oval Office of the White House on May 20, 2025.

The plan for a U.S. missile defense system will likely fall short of its expansive aims, but it threatens to accelerate an arms race with Russia and China, as well as hasten the commercialization of space.

The Feasibility and Risks of Trump's 'Golden Dome' Missile Shield

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Regardless of any short-term concessions, the U.S. will likely eventually expand the scope of its technology restrictions against China, likely prompting Beijing to retaliate by once again restricting exports of rare earths or other critical raw materials.

U.S.-China Framework To Implement Trade Deal Will Only Temporarily Ease Tensions

U.S.-China Relations

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China will likely continue to wield export restrictions on rare earth elements and related magnets in response to future U.S. restrictions, sustaining a high risk of supply chain disruptions, particularly for automakers.

In Trade War With U.S., China Finds a Pressure Point With Magnet Restrictions

Dunster House at Harvard University is seen on March 17, 2025, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

The Trump administration's latest salvo against elite U.S. universities highlights a broader campaign that will have lasting implications for domestic scientific research, innovation and competitiveness.

The Implications of Trump's Pressure Campaign Against U.S. Universities

What role does AI play as both a disruptor and a tool in the risk management space? 

Applied Geopolitics: Leveraging AI To Anticipate and Mitigate Geopolitical and Supply Chain Risks 

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Visitors walk down the inclined shaft at Steenkampskraal rare-earth mine on July 29, 2019, about 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) from Vanrhynsdorp, a town in Western Cape province, South Africa.

U.S.-China trade tensions are increasing the risk of supply chain disruptions for critical raw materials, but companies can take steps to mitigate this danger.

Corporate America Comes to Grips With Supply Chain Risks to Critical Raw Materials

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NATO military forces during static display after the Steadfast Dart 2025 military exercises at the Smardan Training Area in Smardan, Romania, on Feb. 19, 2025. 

Europe is increasingly focused on achieving greater strategic autonomy in defense, but internal divisions and material constraints will plague this quest, even as the United States' role on the Continent continues to shrink, meaning NATO will likely remain the cornerstone of Europe’s security architecture. 

The Future of Transatlantic Security Cooperation, Part 2: The View From Europe

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Intensifying trade wars, a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, continued volatility in the Middle East and consequential elections in key countries will shape the quarter.

2025 Second-Quarter Forecast: An Excerpt

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The United States will continue to prioritize AI innovation over regulation, and the European Union is set to partially reconsider its rules amid a broader push to increase competitiveness. 

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U.S., Malaysia, Thailand: Washington Targets Southeast Asia in AI Chip Export Crackdown

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Mexico: Senate Approves Security Bills

U.S., North Korea: DOJ Announces Crackdown on North Korean IT Workers

U.S.: AI Regulation Moratorium Scrapped From U.S. Megabill, but Solar, Wind Tax Remains

Indonesia, U.S.: Jakarta Cuts Import Restrictions, Proposes Minerals Collaboration

U.S.: Republicans Reach Deal on Significantly Weaker Moratorium on State AI Regulations

U.S.: Senate Tax and Spending Bill Targets Wind, Solar Projects With New Tax

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