Artificial Intelligence is a critical National Capability and one of the sub-pillars of the GINC's National Capability Framework.
Insights
DeepSeek’s R1 AI model rivals OpenAI at a fraction of the cost, showcasing China’s rapid innovation gains, raising national security concerns over open-source proliferation, and highlighting how export restrictions can drive efficiency breakthroughs that reshape the global AI race.
Japan
Japan is advancing AI and cyber capabilities through soft-law governance, dual-use innovation, and new active defense measures, positioning them as central pillars of its national strategy.
Artificial Intelligence
In 2025, most major economies have refreshed or are updating their AI strategies, with global leaders driving investment and governance while others focus on capacity, sovereignty, and trust.
National AI Strategies
The U.S. national AI strategy seeks to secure global leadership by fostering a decentralized, innovation-driven ecosystem that advances R&D, talent, and infrastructure while promoting ethical, competitive, and safe AI in coordination with industry, allies, and states.
National AI Strategies
China’s AI push has shifted from catching up at home to setting the rules abroad—melding chip self-reliance, state capital, and Digital-Silk-Road diplomacy into a single strategic engine.
Artificial Intelligence
As AI becomes ubiquitous, a fundamental question has emerged among policymakers, strategists, and investors: should AI be treated as a public utility?
Artificial Intelligence
Stargate UAE: AI Sovereignty and Ambition in the Emirates AI Infrastructure for the Emirates The United Arab Emirates’ Stargate UAE is a massive AI supercomputing center reflecting the nation’s tech ambitions. Located in Abu Dhabi as part of a 5-gigawatt AI campus, Stargate will offer 1 gigawatt of computing
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI for Countries: A Strategic Step in AI Sovereignty – and a New Frontier of Risks and Rewards OpenAI has launched “OpenAI for Countries,” a new initiative designed to help national governments build sovereign AI capabilities grounded in democratic values. At its core, the program aims to partner with countries to
Newsletters
The US is scrutinizing DeepSeek’s AI platform for its national security implications amid heightened political focus, while the UK has released its International AI Safety Report 2025—a collaborative effort by global experts—to assess advanced AI capabilities and associated risks. Meanwhile, India is advancing its AI ambitions through
National AI Strategies
India’s national strategy on artificial intelligence (AI) is the pursuit of a delicate balance between fostering innovation and mitigating risk.
Newsletters
This week’s newsletter highlights pivotal developments in national artificial intelligence strategies and policies around the globe. In the U.S., major funding and governance frameworks aim to maintain technological leadership, while Europe pushes forward with landmark regulations and advanced research initiatives. China continues its rapid AI expansion with new
Newsletters
North America 🇺🇸 Biden Signs Executive Order to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Development President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at expediting the establishment of large-scale AI data centers and clean energy facilities. This initiative directs key federal agencies to identify sites for AI data centers and support their integration