Great Power Competition
14 Articles

Shaping the World’s AI Future: How the U.S. and China Compete to Promote Their Digital Visions
To win the AI race with China, Kayla Blomquist & Keegan McBride argue the U.S. must focus on three attributes: quality, reach & adaptability.

Just Security’s Artificial Intelligence Archive
Just Security's collection of articles analyzing the implications of AI for society, democracy, human rights, and warfare.

America’s Absence in Myanmar’s Early Earthquake Response: A Moral and Strategic Failure
US foreign aid gutting hampers humanitarian response to Myanmar's earthquake toll, leaving gaps filled by China for its strategic gain.

Export Controls on Open-Source Models Will Not Win the AI Race
Policymakers should balance the benefits of open-source AI development with the need to address geopolitical considerations.

For Trump’s China Agenda the Best Deal is to Reverse Biden and let Nippon Buy U.S. Steel
Reversing Biden's block on the acquisition would aid relations with Japan and competition against China while bolstering U.S. resilience.

Beyond ‘Critical’ Minerals, Don’t Forget Gold’s Role as a Driver of Economic Growth — and Conflict
The UAE has begun to take corrective steps to rein in illicit gold trade. The incoming Trump administration could find lessons there.

The Trump Administration Must Make Quantum Technology a Priority in the First 100 Days
The world is on the brink of a quantum revolution and the U.S. lead is narrowing rapidly.

Competition, Not Control, is Key to Winning the Global AI Race
Winning the global AI innovation race requires more than export controls.

It’s Not Just Technology: What it Means to be a Global Leader in AI
Establishing global leadership in AI requires technological innovation, domestic implementation, effective regulation, and moral legitimacy.

The 1983 “War Scare” and its Relevance for Strategic Competition Today
In 1983 "war scare" between the US and Soviet Union reveals important lessons for crisis management today.

Remembering the Iraq War: Has Washington Really Learned the Lessons?
Unless lessons from the Iraq War are fully understood and retained, the United States runs the risk of blundering again.

China’s Achilles Heel: Climate Diplomacy in the Developing World
The United States has an opportunity to expand its climate diplomacy with the developing world, while pressuring China to cut its emissions.