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Following the conclusion of the long-anticipated "crypto week," the U.S. House of Representatives celebrated a major legislative victory on July 17 with the passage of the GENIUS Act, which U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign into law by July 18, CBS News reported the same day.

U.S.: 'Crypto Week' Wraps Up With One Major Legislative Victory, Other Bills Go to Senate

China

The Federal Communications Commission plans to ban undersea telecommunication cables containing Chinese technology or equipment from connecting to the United States, according to a statement issued on July 16.

U.S.: FCC Proposes Ban of Chinese Equipment in Undersea Cables

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The Chinese Ministry of Commerce on July 15 announced a new licensing requirement for the export of eight manufacturing technologies for the electric vehicle battery supply chain, effective immediately.

China: Country Adopts Licensing Requirements for Certain EV Battery, Lithium Extraction Technologies  

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Nvidia is preparing to resume sales of its H20 graphics processing unit to China after receiving assurances from the U.S. government that it will grant the company licenses to export the artificial intelligence accelerator, Nvidia said in a July 14 blog post.

U.S.: Washington To Approve Sales of Nvidia's H20 GPU to China

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and received a public pledge of "unconditional support" for Russia's actions in Ukraine, Yonhap reported on July 13.

North Korea, Russia: Lavrov Secures Pyongyang's Open-Ended Support for Ukraine War

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Northern Mozambique, particularly Cabo Delgado province, is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis driven by insurgent violence, mass displacement and the aftermath of recent cyclones, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Club of Mozambique reported on July 9. 

Mozambique: U.N. Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Cabo Delgado

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An Iranian-linked ransomware group is offering large financial payouts to affiliates that target Israeli and U.S. organizations, according to a new report by Israeli-based cybersecurity company Morphisec published on July 8.

Cyberspace: Iranian-Linked Ransomware Group Offers High Payout To Target Israeli, U.S. Entities

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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

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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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What cyber limitations and capabilities do Iran and Israel have?

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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Cargo shipping containers are seen stacked at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California, on April 15, 2025. 

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

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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.: 'Crypto Week' Wraps Up With One Major Legislative Victory, Other Bills Go to Senate

U.S.: FCC Proposes Ban of Chinese Equipment in Undersea Cables

China: Country Adopts Licensing Requirements for Certain EV Battery, Lithium Extraction Technologies

U.S.: Washington To Approve Sales of Nvidia's H20 GPU to China

North Korea, Russia: Lavrov Secures Pyongyang's Open-Ended Support for Ukraine War

Mozambique: U.N. Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Cabo Delgado

Cyberspace: Iranian-Linked Ransomware Group Offers High Payout To Target Israeli, U.S. Entities

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

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