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Visit us at Network2020.org. Humanity stands closer than ever to catastrophe, warn the experts behind the Doomsday Clock. The tracker of human-caused destruction ticked one second closer to midnight last month, the closest it has ever been in its nearly eight-decade history. The shift reflects growing nuclear tensions, particularly the impending expiration of the New START treaty i

Visit us at Network2020.org. The fall of the Assad Regime marks a significant shift in the Middle East, disrupting the balance of power and creating new opportunities for regional influence. Türkiye, which supported the rebels prior to Assad’s ouster and hosts millions of Syrian refugees, now sees an opening to achieve aims ranging from security to economic. What are President E

Visit us at Network2020.org. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, its ability to both bolster and undermine democratic processes has never been more apparent. Deepfake technology, capable of creating hyper-realistic but entirely fabricated media, is emerging as a powerful tool for misinformation, threatening the integrity of elections and public trust in democratic inst

Visit us at Network2020.org. On September 23rd, 2024, history was made when Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), made his inaugural visit to the U.S. – the first for a sitting Emirati president since the UAE’s founding in 1971. In a groundbreaking step, President Biden designated the UAE as a major defense partner, underscoring t

Visit us at Network2020.org. With a new Trump administration set to take office and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum navigating key bilateral challenges, U.S.-Mexico relations face a critical test. How will both nations handle rising tensions over migration, border security, and economic policy? Can they move beyond past conflicts to create a stronger, more stable partnership

Visit us at Network2020.org. Over the past seven and a half decades, China has transformed from an isolated, agrarian nation into a global superpower, and simultaneously impacting the international order with remarkable speed and ambition. Now, as the PRC approaches its 75th anniversary, under Xi Jinping’s leadership, China has embarked on what it terms a “New Era”—one mark

Visit us at Network2020.org. The technological world is built by critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, and lithium. As the demand for clean energy expands, so does the demand for these metals and rare earth elements. While these materials have historically been mined on land, a trove of critical minerals is lying on the seabed and being captured by the competitive, booming, and op

Visit us at Network2020.org. The global shift to renewable energy has ignited fierce competition between the United States and China, transforming what was once a collaborative effort into a high-stakes rivalry. China produces about 80% of the world’s solar panels, nearly 60% of electric vehicles, and over 80% of electric vehicle batteries. In terms of energy transition investmen

Visit us at Network2020.org. In this special edition of Global Insights by Network 20/20, we explore the global ramifications of the 2024 U.S. presidential election through conversations with leading experts from around the world. From NATO’s evolving security dynamics to the U.S.-China green energy race, North American trade relations, and ASEAN’s strategic balancing act, this

Visit us at Network2020.org. The rise of far-right parties in Europe has sparked a transformative wave in the political landscape, challenging democratic norms and prompting a reflection on the future of democracy on both sides of the Atlantic. As France and Germany undergo this shift, some argue the U.S. may already be there, with the far-right’s rise within the Republican Party