Global Scans · Leadership · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Traditional slow, hierarchical leadership models are breaking down to be replaced by more agile systems of decision-making. Consequently, populist leaders are threatening to replace many career politicians while leaders in general are dealing with unprecedented, complex levels and speed of change requiring instant insights and decision-making. Many leaders (middle management) will be lost to automation in the coming years while Millennials will increasingly occupy leadership roles..

• [New] If Washington ceases to assert international or transatlantic leadership, and refrains from providing global public goods to legitimise its position, Europe will have to consider alternatives. Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
• [New] North America will maintain its leadership due to ongoing investments in GPS infrastructure, autonomous systems, and IoT. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
• [New] Despite the change in leadership, UK negotiators do not expect any significant change in Labour's 'Brexit reset' policy. The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade
• [New] Regional Leadership: Asia Pacific is poised to grow the fastest through 2033, while North America commands the largest share at 32%, supported by mature retail networks and regulatory standards. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Whether Baidu can secure long-term leadership will largely depend on execution, especially as other resource-rich companies like Alibaba and ByteDance also possess strong competitive capabilities and offerings. / China Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] The leadership vacuum could increase the likelihood of no head of state in Iran by the end of 2026. Crypto Briefing
• [New] The post-quantum transition will help define whether the United States can sustain its leadership in both technological innovation and national security. R Street Institute
• [New] Young innovators, digital leaders, internet governance experts, technology entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, and changemakers from around the world now have an exciting opportunity to join one of the most influential international youth leadership initiatives in the digital sector. Opportunities for Youth
• [New] AI is a leadership issue in 2026 because it affects how companies make decisions, manage risk, serve customers, design workflows, and measure productivity. Adam Mendler
• [New] There are substantial opportunities for global leadership to support policy responses which have so far been neglected. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The more revealing metric will be how quickly Pentagon personnel incorporate AI into daily workflows and how aggressively leadership nudges them to do so. Windows Forum
• [New] The Web of Biological Data will be a crucial resource to help translate bioscience findings into real-world applications, while ensuring American leadership in biotechnology innovation. Biotech
• [New] The current Pentagon leadership has announced plans to expand the production of low-cost drones, committing $1 billion to produce 340,000 drones by 2027. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] Any attempt to undermine India's sovereignty through threats of sanctions would boomerang immediately under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. The Hindu
• [New] Whether under Erdogan or a post-Erdogan leadership, Turkey will continue its quest for greater strategic autonomy and deepen its role in its neighborhood. Brookings
• [New] Leadership disruptions could slow development at a time when the Qwen model ecosystem was gaining global traction. Bingx Exchange
• [New] Even if less demanding forms of collaboration by the major powers emerge, their global leadership will be undermined by the erratic, unconstrained, and unpredictable behaviour of strongman leaders. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• [New] Five straight years of record heat, sporadic rainfall and divided leadership has Corpus Christi in danger of becoming the first U.S. city to run short of water. Insurance Journal
• [New] Mobilising people, government, and industry stakeholders will be vital, in addition to decisive political leadership to effectively communicate the benefits of the energy transition to Ireland's energy security and independence. KPMG
• Tech Force will be a true force multiplier, creating a pathway to bring in top private-sector talent to help drive a new era of American AI leadership inside the federal government and deliver for the American taxpayers. U.S. Office of Personnel Management
• More broadly, cooperation on corridors, energy security, reconstruction, and regional trade would give the U.S.-Turkey relationship a foundation that could survive leadership changes on both sides. Brookings
• Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm will face a stronger competitive signal if Nvidia can turn AI compute leadership into credible everyday Windows hardware. Windows Forum

Last updated: 05 July 2026