On April 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce imposed export restrictions on seven rare earth elements (REEs) and magnets used in critical sectors such as defense, energy, and automotive industries. …
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Trump Restructures the Pentagon Budget
In early 2025, the Trump administration directed a significant shake-up of the Pentagon’s budget. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth tasked the military services and defense agencies with identifying 8% in …
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Defense and SecurityGeopoliticsInternational RelationsNational SecurityTerrorismU.S. Foreign Policy
Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2025
Terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to the safety and security of the United States and its global interests, despite a noticeable decrease in focus from the national security …
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BiotechnologyNational SecurityTechnology
Understanding the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Report: A Critical Crossroad for U.S. Innovation and National Security
In April 2025, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) released a comprehensive and urgent report that should be on the radar of every policymaker, business leader, and scientist …