Author: Pacific Square
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Strengthening Homeland Security
The White House’s Focus on Next-Generation Missile Defense On January 27, 2025, the White House issued a landmark executive order designed to bolster national security against advanced missile threats. With a renewed emphasis on deploying a comprehensive next-generation missile defense system, this directive underscores the growing complexities posed by peer, near-peer, and rogue adversaries. This…
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DeepSeek: Innovation or Global Security Threat?
DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Shaking Up Wall Street and Global Security DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, has emerged as a disruptive force in the global AI race, with technology that some claim rivals OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Its advanced capabilities in data analysis, seamless integration, and energy efficiency have positioned it as a potential game-changer. However,…
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A Blueprint for Innovation in 2025
A Blueprint for Innovation in 2025 The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology: In a pivotal move for science and technology policy, the White House has recently unveiled the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) for 2025. This elite advisory panel is set to play a crucial role in shaping…
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America’s New AI Ambition
Leading the World in Artificial Intelligence Trump Executive Order Aims to Cement U.S. AI Leadership On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a landmark executive order designed to establish the United States as the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). This bold move builds on the administration’s historic efforts to prioritize AI innovation as…
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$500B ‘Stargate’ AI Project – What You Need to Know
Trump Launches $500B ‘Stargate’ AI Project – What You Need to Know In a bold move to cement U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence, President Trump announced the launch of a groundbreaking $500 billion initiative called “Stargate”. Backed by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, this massive AI infrastructure project is already underway, with the first major data…
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From AI to Cybersecurity: Shaping U.S.-Japan Economic Security
In today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, the importance of supply chain resilience and technological superiority has become critical to the security of both Japan and the United States. As these nations face increasing global competition and various security threats, their ability to maintain robust and adaptable supply chains is essential for their economic stability and…
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Japan’s Quest for Leading Semiconductor Technology
In recent years, Japan has been channeling significant resources and effort into advancing its semiconductor technology. Semiconductors, the tiny yet essential components found in countless electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and cars, are the backbone of modern digital worlds. Japan’s ambitious actions aim to create not just cutting-edge semiconductor technology but also a comprehensive…
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Japan’s Evolving Investment Landscape: Poised for Continued Revitalization
Last year, Japan emerged as the largest private equity (PE) market in the Asia Pacific region, and it remains on a growth trajectory, propelled by distinct regional and internal dynamics that distinguish it from other global markets. Succession planning among aging business owners is a key factor fueling PE activity. As Japan grapples with an…