MenuThe dramatic resignation of Ilya Sutskever, the chief scientist of OpenAI, which is behind artificial intelligence and large language models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has reinvigorated public debates on the future of AI and its exorbitant costs. Beyond the many acknowledged concerns, such as AI safety or the future of work and creativity, there is a trade-off
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Texas’ Avoidable Blackout
The isolation of the Texas power grid has become a symbol of the state’s independent streak and resistance to federal oversight in recent years. The massive outages during Winter Storm Uri in 2021 were a wake-up call to the vulnerabilities of Texas’ system. However, crises in Summer 2022 and Winter 2023 were still severe. Now it seems Texas now confronts another
China’s New Naval Tech: Environmental Dream and Security Nightmare
The world’s largest electric container ship, constructed by China’s COSCO Shipping Corporation, completed its first-ever voyage on April 22. This ship alone will save thousands of tons of carbon emissions in just a few trips, a feat that the climate-conscious worldwide should applaud. Carbon emissions from international shipping, vital for global trade, are upward-trending, contributing to global climate change, and must be
An ‘East Asian NATO’ is Forming
Washington hosted one of the most significant shifts in the world’s security architecture since the collapse of the Soviet Union. On April 11, an unprecedented trilateral summit brought together U.S. allies Japan and the Philippines, potentially setting the stage for a spectacular shift in Asia’s Sino-American balance of power. Read More
Revitalizing U.S. Energy Policy for the 21st Century
The United States is undergoing a growing politicization of the energy transition, a “megatrend,” as Alexander Mirtchev, a Distinguished Professor at George Mason University, called it in his magisterial book on the subject, The Prologue. Such polarization is typical for other transformative technological and policy issues in America, from abortion to gun control. Read the full
Russia | Change of Defense Minister: Sergei Shoigu Moved to Russia’s Security Council
Dr. Ariel Cohen provides his commentary on BBC concerning a sudden change in Russia’s defense minister and Sergei Shoigu’s move to Russia’s Security Council. In this interview, Dr. Cohen discusses the implications of these changes and what they could mean for the war in Ukraine. Watch Here
Israel-Hamas | U.S. Reveals It Paused Shipment of Ammunition for Israel
Dr. Ariel Cohen is interviewed on BBC World News for his insight on the United States pausing shipments of ammunition to Israel. In his analysis, Dr. Cohen discusses the implications this act has for the Israel-Hamas conflict as well as the United States’ credibility. Watch Here
The Global Take|Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks-Bloomberg Daybreak Asia Edition|May 10, 2024
Tune into Bloomberg Daybreak Asia Edition for an insightful analysis from Dr. Ariel Cohen on the latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Dr. Cohen provides detailed commentary on the strategic movements, international implications, and the broader geopolitical context surrounding this intense conflict. Watch Here.
New Quills Needed for Taiwan’s ‘Porcupine’ Strategy Against China | Opinion
By Ariel Cohen and Wesley Hill Avril Hines, director of national intelligence, disclosed Thursday in Congressional testimony that Russia and China are training together for a future invasion of Taiwan. The “unlimited friendship” proclaimed by presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Beijing in February 2022, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, moved closer
Senate Testimony-Denial, Disinformation, and Doublespeak: Big Oil’s Efforts to Avoid Accountability
In a compelling Senate testimony, Dr. Ariel Cohen articulates why Big Oil should not be likened to Big Tobacco. Explore his in-depth analysis on why fossil fuels, mainly natural gas & LNG, are indispensable to the global energy mix for the foreseeable future. Watch here.