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In a new piece for @WarOnTheRocks' @Cogs0fWar column, #SCSPTech’s David Lin breaks down what China's fierce domestic AI competition means for U.S. policy—and why Washington may be missing half of the picture. https://t.co/KJahROGGuo

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While Washington is still reading Beijing's AI 2017 plan, the firms that survived China's domestic knife fight are now shaping the foundation layer of global AI development.
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Watch more from The Exchange at the SCSP AI+ Expo on our YouTube channel, and catch our Live Show every Friday at 11am!

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Dr. Eric Schmidt raises the question Henry Kissinger feared most before his passing, can the world's AI powers agree on limits, and would anyone actually follow them?

Schmidt argues that with 4-5 dominant U.S. models and at least three powerful Chinese ones, the incentive to cheat on any agreement is enormous. And if the most powerful models go open source, the threat moves beyond nations entirely.

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In this special edition of the SCSP newsletter, our ISF Voices series returns with a look at a unique geopolitical challenge: Taiwan’s fight for satellite sovereignty.

2026 ISF Fellows Earl J. Ingersoll, Andie Wang, and Drew Hasson break down exactly how Taiwan can navigate its technical exclusion from the International Telecommunication Union.

Together, they map out a real-world blueprint to build a resilient, sovereign satellite network and protect critical digital infrastructure from intensifying geopolitical pressures.

Read the full analysis: https://t.co/yWEhxPgEOa

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In a new piece for First Breakfast, SCSP Board Member Dr. Nadia Schadlow raises a critical warning for U.S. national security: we cannot allow China to quietly buy into the foundational layers of American innovation.

In her article, "Don’t Let China Buy Into America’s Industrial Future," Dr. Schadlow outlines the urgent reforms needed to protect our national interest before vital capabilities are permanently compromised.

Read it here: https://t.co/OwZzOfvf0c

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: U.S., Israel Non-Profits Propose Defense Tech Alliance | Story by Colby Lamb | @scsp_ai @MIND_ISRAEL

Read now: https://t.co/22IJFfDJEE

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Alex Younger, an invaluable SCSP Advisor from our start and former Chief of MI6.

Sir Alex was a fierce champion of our mission, bringing a lifetime of global security insight, unmatched strategic genius, and a tech-driven vision to our work. Beyond his unparalleled leadership, we will profoundly miss his quick wit, warmth, and incredible humanity.

His guidance fundamentally shaped SCSP, and his legacy is permanently woven into our project. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues. Rest in peace, Sir Alex.

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Brandon Daniels, CEO of @ExigerLLC, witnessed it firsthand in Ukraine: adversaries aren't just fighting on the battlefield—they're strategically targeting our ability to manufacture critical components. From Bradley turrets to semiconductors, US supply chains are under attack.

Hear the full story on "Intel at the Edge" podcast.

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Ylli Bajraktari and Major General (Ret.) Amos Yadlin, President of @MIND_ISRAEL, break down a new Strategic Technology Compact designed to deepen U.S.–Israel cooperation across AI, semiconductors, quantum, and beyond.

The core argument: American scale and Israeli operational innovation are structurally complementary , and together they could define the next era of trusted technology leadership.

Read the full report - https://t.co/nWCGaSeNp3

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This morning #SCSPTech was honored to host former NSA Director Gen. Tim Haugh, USAF (Ret.) at our latest installment of the SCSP Breakfast Club for a conversation about how the U.S. can better respond to Chinese hacker threats and the impact of AI on the signals intelligence and cyber missions.

Thanks to all who joined us for the conversation!

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@MIND_ISRAEL Together, a well-financed alliance in these fields will accelerate trusted tech development, secure fragile supply chains, and protect democratic values. Dive into the complete framework here: https://t.co/8kCChliKDI

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How do democratic allies secure the future tech order? #SCSPTech & @MIND_Israel have just launched a new report outlining a Strategic Technology Compact between the U.S. and Israel.

It’s a practical roadmap to move from ad hoc setups to a durable alliance. 🧵👇 https://t.co/nWCGaSeNp3

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@MIND_ISRAEL The partnership leverages a unique synergy: the massive industrial scale of the United States combined with the rapid, battle-tested operational innovation of Israel.

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.@scsp_ai’s Jenilee Keefe Singer says the National Security Commission on AI (NSCAI) final report was written for “an AI future.”

“That future is here, and so the pace in which we all need to move is much, much faster,” she tells the Atlantic Council’s Tess deBlanc-Knowles.

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On the latest President’s Tech Brief, Ylli Bajraktari and Joe Wang discuss how a two-decade shift in perspective has solidified a critical strategic partnership. From technology to defense, the collaboration across all domains has reached an unprecedented baseline of stability.

Tune into the President’s Tech Brief every Friday at 11 AM EST.

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Ylber Bajraktari says the key test of any US-Iran nuclear agreement comes down to a single distinction: whether Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapon — or simply commits that it will not. Speaking at the President's Tech Brief, Bajraktari notes that Secretary Bessent used the stronger "cannot" language, suggesting the US demands Iran be physically unable to build a bomb.

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Sameer Lalwani says that while Quad formal statements never officially call out China, the substance tells a different story. Speaking at the #PresidentsTechBrief, Lalwani notes that Secretary Rubio deliberately referred to India as a "strategic ally" throughout the summit — language that signals the US is elevating the partnership to its highest level. The comments come days after Rubio's four-day visit to India, where he participated in the Quad foreign ministers' meeting.