Author: Pacific Square
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🚀 Executive Actions and Implications
Key Insights 🚀 Executive Actions and Implications The new administration has moved rapidly, taking dozens of executive actions designed to deliver President Donald Trump’s campaign promises. These actions include declaring a national emergency at the southern border; categorizing certain cartels as foreign terrorist organizations; seeking to invigorate domestic energy production through regulatory rollbacks; withdrawing from…
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Key Takeaways from the U.S.-Japan Joint Leaders’ Statement
Key Takeaways There’s no better time to invest in America, as Japan’s Nippon Steel plans to significantly invest in U.S. Steel rather than acquire it—one of the key outcomes from the first meeting between Trump and Ishiba. 🇺🇸🇯🇵 Key Takeaways from the U.S.-Japan Joint Leaders’ Statement (Feb 7, 2025) 🛡️ Strengthening Security & Defense The…
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Advancing U.S.-Japan Cyber Defense: Strengthening the Alliance During Trump’s Second Term
Lessons from the Previous Administration Japan’s evolving approach to cybersecurity represents a significant shift in its national defense strategy. Under the previous U.S. administration, Japan and the U.S. deepened their cybersecurity cooperation to counter growing threats from China, North Korea, and Russia. This collaboration reinforced the alliance’s ability to adapt and operate in a multi-domain…
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Strengthening Homeland Security
The White House’s Focus on Next-Generation Missile Defense On January 27, 2025, the White House issued a landmark executive order designed to bolster national security against advanced missile threats. With a renewed emphasis on deploying a comprehensive next-generation missile defense system, this directive underscores the growing complexities posed by peer, near-peer, and rogue adversaries. This…
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DeepSeek: Innovation or Global Security Threat?
DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Shaking Up Wall Street and Global Security DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, has emerged as a disruptive force in the global AI race, with technology that some claim rivals OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Its advanced capabilities in data analysis, seamless integration, and energy efficiency have positioned it as a potential game-changer. However,…
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A Blueprint for Innovation in 2025
A Blueprint for Innovation in 2025 The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology: In a pivotal move for science and technology policy, the White House has recently unveiled the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) for 2025. This elite advisory panel is set to play a crucial role in shaping…
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America’s New AI Ambition
Leading the World in Artificial Intelligence Trump Executive Order Aims to Cement U.S. AI Leadership On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a landmark executive order designed to establish the United States as the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). This bold move builds on the administration’s historic efforts to prioritize AI innovation as…
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$500B ‘Stargate’ AI Project – What You Need to Know
Trump Launches $500B ‘Stargate’ AI Project – What You Need to Know In a bold move to cement U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence, President Trump announced the launch of a groundbreaking $500 billion initiative called “Stargate”. Backed by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, this massive AI infrastructure project is already underway, with the first major data…
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From AI to Cybersecurity: Shaping U.S.-Japan Economic Security
In today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, the importance of supply chain resilience and technological superiority has become critical to the security of both Japan and the United States. As these nations face increasing global competition and various security threats, their ability to maintain robust and adaptable supply chains is essential for their economic stability and…
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Japan’s Quest for Leading Semiconductor Technology
In recent years, Japan has been channeling significant resources and effort into advancing its semiconductor technology. Semiconductors, the tiny yet essential components found in countless electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and cars, are the backbone of modern digital worlds. Japan’s ambitious actions aim to create not just cutting-edge semiconductor technology but also a comprehensive…