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WHAT'S NEXT?: Donald Trump's surprise win in the Presidential election mean the world and America can expect prolonged uncertainty as new domestic policies are put in place, different international relationships formed and attitudes change towards current friends and rivals.

• [New] The US will likely continue to conduct airstrikes on SBA military assets, and the SBA will likely continue to retaliate with missile and drone attacks against US and UK naval assets. Fews Net
• [New] Klima partners with companies located in Europe and North America that have high growth potential in sectors such as smart power grids and markets, energy storage and technologies. GridBeyond
• [New] Organizations such as the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse have specifically identified increased risks associated with substance abuse for youth who use social media. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Tougher sanctions enforcement against Iranian oil shipments by the U.S. could raise oil prices but would risk higher inflation and pump prices for U.S. motorists in an election year. AP News
• [New] Several Windows manufacturers are expected to release laptops with the X Elite chipset, with Microsoft's new Surface devices set to exclusively use the ARM-based chipset. West Observer
• [New] US retail sales grew by more than expected last month in a further sign that the Federal Reserve will delay cuts to interest rates. The Telegraph
• [New] U.S. defence firms remain well bid early on growing geopolitical risks due to conflict in the Middle East after a retaliatory attack by Iran on Israel over the weekend. Investrade
• [New] While President Joe Biden's administration has emphasized its commitment to defend Israel, multiple U.S. officials have indicated that the United States will not participate in any retaliatory actions that Israel could launch against Iran. American Military News
• [New] While powerful foreign states, such as China and the United States, will undoubtedly exercise tremendous sway, it is incumbent upon ASEAN states to prioritize their interests and resort to diplomacy to address regional challenges. Eurasia Review
• [New] The barrages of Iranian missiles and drones have ended speculation about what form the promised revenge would take - retaliation that the United States had predicted 24 hours earlier. EL PAIS English
• [New] Iran retaliates against Israel launching more than 300 drones and missiles and warns the U.S. about getting involved. NBC News
• [New] Iran has repeatedly threatened a response to the Damascus strike - despite warnings from the US against an attack on Israel. Sky News
• [New] External risks include increased trade tensions with the United States and European Union weakening the PRC's exports; escalated geopolitical tensions that may disrupt supply chains; renewed energy challenges triggered by geopolitical conflict; and fragmentation of the global economy. Asian Development Bank
• [New] Germany will supply a US-made Patriot air defence system and air defence missiles to Ukraine at a critical time, as Kiev struggles to defend its energy system from Russian bombardment. The Guardian
• [New] The Security Credential Management System will allow industry to design connected vehicles while following harmonized standards between Canada and the United States, and reduce manufacturing costs. Transport Canada
• [New] Stakeholders stated that the Canadian economy could benefit from the use of current technologies and that greater access to data is required for efficiency, transparency and better decision making. Transport Canada
• [New] Technology group Wartsila has begun testing its thermal balancing engines using pure hydrogen and expects to have an engine and power plant concept capable of running on 100% hydrogen by 2025, enabling the transition to decarbonised energy systems around the world. Robin Whitlock
• [New] Because of the risk of skin cancer, doctors recommend protecting babies from sunlight (the Food and Drug Administration also recommends not using sunscreen on babies). Snopes
• [New] Navigating expanded nuclear power generation will require the world to have stronger and better safeguards while making sensible use of new technologies. TheProbe
• [New] The United States has moved warships into position to protect not only Israel but its own forces in the Middle East amid growing concern that Iran might launch a direct attack on Israel in response to an attack on its consulate in Syria. Al Jazeera
• For years, the United States has grappled with its reliance on overseas semiconductor manufacturers, leaving it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. The Geopolitical Observer
• Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States are making significant investments in their respective submarine industrial bases, which will ensure the supply chains of all three nations are more resilient, integrated and productive. GOV.UK

Last updated: 17 April 2024