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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] The demand for German leadership in Europe brings back the worst memories of the greatest crimes in human history and is synonymous with fear and terror. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Amid industry transformations driven by AI and cloud migration, China has an opportunity to forge a new model: foundational tool autonomy + global leadership in niche domains. Shenzhen SlkorMicro Semicon Co., Ltd.
• [New] As companies like Meta and OpenAI vie for leadership in AGI development, the movement of key researchers could influence the pace and direction of technological advancements. Rude Baguette
• [New] Large-cap technology companies might be best equipped to weather an international trade storm, given strong momentum in artificial intelligence and US companies' leadership position in technology more broadly. AXA IM UK
• [New] The convergence of public-private capital, innovation ecosystems, and strategic international partnerships will define India's leadership in the hydrogen economy. Yahoo Finance
• [New] European leadership in governance innovation could establish frameworks that other democracies adopt, creating global infrastructure for algorithmic accountability. Stelia AI Newsroom - Latest advancements, innovations a
• [New] The U.S. seeks to project leadership, balancing support for Israel with humanitarian imperatives, while the UN grapples with enforcing international law in a region where power often overshadows principle. Global Bihari News
• [New] Efforts will continue under the coordination of the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Institution's Polar Research Institute and the leadership of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to make Turkey a key player in polar science. TRT Global
• [New] Europe, long accustomed to the security umbrella of American leadership, now faces the daunting task of strategic self-reliance amid internal divisions and external threats. IBTimes India
• [New] In 2025, similar global forces-shifts in oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and changing investor sentiment-can overshadow a single leader's economic agenda, underscoring that while leadership may influence currency values, it is one factor among many. JapanChangeMoney.com
• [New] Over the next three years, Photonic will open a new quantum R&D facility in the UK, creating over 30 high-paying jobs and investing more than $45.9 million (£25 million) - while advancing Canada's leadership in quantum innovation at home and abroad. T-Net British Columbia
• [New] As policies tighten and global demand for low-carbon logistics increases, Amazon's leadership in adopting SAF could influence competitors and partners to follow suit. Carbon Credits
• The war with Israel last month decimated a senior echelon of Irans military leadership, crippled its air defences, and exposed the vulnerability of its air force. EconCurrent's Substack
• A shift several years ago to hybrid-cloud gave it present-day relevance, enterprise AI restored growth projections, and a sizable quantum bet could secure leadership well into the 2030s and beyond. Investopedia
• Looking ahead to 2030, India's vision is clear: achieve 70% self-reliance in critical technologies, align energy systems with Net Zero targets, ensure 60% startup participation from non-metro regions, and establish global leadership in biotech, quantum, defence, and space for the Global South. IBTimes India
• A fracture within the IRGC or a realignment of the military and political elite could produce a new leader - or leadership - open to a transformative deal with the US and, indirectly, Israel. Middle East Institute
• Vietnam's inclusion could further elevate ASEAN's visibility within BRICS, indicating a shift toward more inclusive multipolar leadership in the Global South. Headsight
• Iran's leadership could then take the headlong plunge at a nuclear weapon to maintain its survival. CNN
• The Biden administration, or any future leadership, will need to weigh the political optics of making concessions against the economic boost of foreign investment. Level Up Magazine
• In partnership with Mistral AI, the French powerhouse known for its leadership in large language models, Nvidia will launch one of Europe's first major Blackwell based AI data centers. MVPro Media
• If China were to visibly deploy nuclear missiles or evacuate leadership, it could indicate a heightened state of alert. The World's Only Public Nuclear Threat Advisory System
• For more than a decade, China has pursued its claims with increasing coercion and threats of force under Xi Jinping's leadership. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Witness Europe's strategic initiatives and investments in 6G technology as it aims for global leadership and commercial deployment by 2030. Innovation News Network

Last updated: 13 July 2025