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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] Congresswoman Julia Brownley has introduced the PROTEIN Act to bolster US leadership in protein innovation amid rising global meat demand expected to double by 2050. SeafoodNews
• [New] The ability to operate seamlessly across the EU, U.S., and Asia-Pacific regimes will define global leadership in AI. Nemko Digital B.V.
• [New] The current Danish Presidency underscored the urgency of safeguarding Europe's climate leadership by 2030 through continued innovation and investment in clean technology. GeoLog
• [New] United States leadership in Artificial Intelligence will promote United States national and economic security and dominance across many domains. Technocracy News
• [New] The Genesis Mission could accelerate U.S. scientific productivity and cement its leadership in the technologies that will define the next century. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] American leadership in artificial intelligence will not be secured by weakening the few guardrails that exist. The Atlantic
• [New] India Aims for Top-3 Quantum Economy by 2047: NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub, in collaboration with IBM, unveils a quantum technology roadmap targeting global leadership by 2047. Adda247
• [New] The continued blurring of lines between cyber, physical, and geopolitical threats will elevate the risk to organizational leadership, turning executive protection into a holistic intelligence function in 2026. Flashpoint
• [New] Participating cities will collaborate, share best practices, and issue progress reports protecting residents now by establishing clear heat leadership, strengthening early warning systems, and ensuring access to cooling during emergencies within two years. EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, r
• [New] As the U.S. slows down and China races ahead, Europe risks getting caught between lofty climate ambitions and industrial decline - ceding technological leadership to others. illuminem
• [New] Intel's anticipated 18 A process node is positioned as a critical milestone in its pursuit of semiconductor leadership, with the potential to redefine competitive dynamics in advanced manufacturing. PandaForecast.com
• [New] In 2026, with heightened governance expectations around culture and growing scrutiny from stakeholders and regulators, it is becoming a strategic leadership responsibility. PeopleManagement
• [New] Unlike Nvidia, whose valuation is firmly rooted in its AI leadership and sizeable recurring revenues, Tesla's stock appears to be pricing in speculative growth in areas not yet operationalized, introducing significant downside risk. PandaForecast.com
• [New] Ultimately, German leadership on China will be decisive. gmfus
• [New] Ultimately, US leadership abroad will be strongest when underpinned by a clear demonstration of what effective AI adoption looks like at home. Tony Blair Institute
• [New] There is a significant opportunity to demonstrate AI leadership at home and, in doing so, further bolster US influence abroad. Tony Blair Institute
• [New] As the United States retreated from global climate action under the second Trump presidency, which will have detrimental impacts on global climate finance through the dissolution of USAID, Canada has an urgent role to step up and demonstrate its leadership in global climate justice. Climate Refugees
• [New] Until the U.S. sheds its outdated superiority complex and transforms its tech leadership into an integrated military architecture, it will remain vulnerable in a world where strategic speed is the primary weapon. Vanguard Think Tank
• [New] With a subscription exceeding 2 billion euros, ESA plans to work with Member States, the European Commission and partners to reinforce Europe's leadership, autonomy and competitiveness in satellite communications. Space War
• [New] With U.S. companies expected to fill nearly 70% of leadership roles internally in 2026. US News
• [New] The pressures employers face in 2026 will test traditional assumptions about leadership. Forbes
• [New] RAISE will support the EU's goals of prioritising science and technology, maintaining research leadership, promoting innovation for the benefit of humanity, and attracting global talent to Choose Europe. Open Access Government
• [New] The next phase of development in Canada will be marked by Indigenous equity and leadership - where reconciliation is reflected not in statements, but in ownership, participation and shared prosperity. The Globe and Mail

Last updated: 21 December 2025