Hacker News with Generative AI: Geopolitics

How Severe Are China's Food Security Challenges? (csis.org)
Food security is critical to the well-being and stability of all countries. Decades of economic growth have enabled considerable strides in increasing access to food across China, but this growth has also generated new demographic demands and environmental strains. Global shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic, war in Ukraine, U.S.-China tensions, and the effects of climate change have left Chinese policymakers anxious about China’s food security issues.
Food Security, China, Economics, Geopolitics
8 points by suraci 3 days ago | 1 comments
Rethinking the World Without the US (lemonde.fr)
The United States is no longer a reliable country. For some, this is nothing new. The Iraq War, launched in 2003 – resulting in over 100,000 deaths, lasting regional destabilization, and the return of Russian influence – had already shown the world the wrondoings of American military hubris. But the current crisis is new because it challenges the very core of the country’s economic, financial, and political power.
International Relations, Geopolitics, United States, Global Politics
17 points by jkubicek 9 days ago | 0 comments
'Invasion' barges, cable cutters and surprise naval drills: how China tests USA (theguardian.com)
In the space of just five weeks, China held live-fire drills on the doorsteps of Australia, Taiwan and Vietnam. It tested new landing barges on ships that could facilitate an amphibious assault on Taiwan. And it unveiled deep-sea cable cutters with the ability to switch off another country’s internet access – a tool no other nation admits to having.
China, Military, International Relations, Technology, Geopolitics
7 points by ckcheng 9 days ago | 0 comments
Washington Takes Aim at DeepSeek and Its Chip Supplier, Nvidia (nytimes.com)
Two months after DeepSeek, China’s artificial intelligence star, rattled Washington and shook Wall Street, U.S. officials are taking steps to crack down on the Chinese start-up and its support from America’s leading chip maker, Nvidia.
Artificial Intelligence, China, Geopolitics, Technology, Semiconductors
10 points by geox 9 days ago | 0 comments
Europe's Markets Are Winning from Ebbing of 'America First' Trade (bloomberg.com)
Europe’s long-sluggish financial markets are being shocked into life as Donald Trump’s drive to reshape global trade and security undermines America’s decades-long dominance.
Europe, Trade, Economy, Geopolitics, Finance
7 points by petethomas 10 days ago | 0 comments
China suspended exports of rare earth minerals (nytimes.com)
China has suspended exports of a wide range of critical minerals and magnets, threatening to choke off supplies of components central to automakers, aerospace manufacturers, semiconductor companies and military contractors around the world.
China, Trade, Rare Earths, Minerals, Geopolitics
32 points by d33 11 days ago | 5 comments
China has stopped exporting rare earths to everyone, not just the U.S. (msn.com)
China is exploiting a highly lopsided advantage it has in global trade as it hits back against President Donald Trump’s tariffs: rare earths.
China, Trade, Rare Earths, Geopolitics
29 points by jnord 11 days ago | 6 comments
Trump Could Dethrone the Dollar (foreignaffairs.com)
The U.S. dollar has been the dominant currency in global trade and finance for more than seven decades. Over that time, little has ever truly threatened its position.
Economy, Finance, International Relations, Geopolitics
18 points by docmechanic 16 days ago | 3 comments
The Taliban Hands over Bagram Air Base to the United States (medium.com)
In a surprising development with significant geopolitical implications, the Afghan Taliban has reportedly handed over control of Bagram Air Base to the United States.
Afghanistan, Taliban, United States, Geopolitics
15 points by Teever 18 days ago | 2 comments
Germany may pull gold reserves from New York (cnbctv18.com)
Germany is considering the removal of its gold reserves stored in New York due to concerns over US President Donald Trump’s policy unpredictability, Yahoo News reported, citing German publication Bild.
Germany, Gold Reserves, Geopolitics, International Finance
11 points by ArtTimeInvestor 19 days ago | 1 comments
Open Source Is Geopolitical Now (openpioneers.com)
Open source software powers most of the modern world - from the Linux servers running our internet to the Android phones in our pockets. Once seen purely as a software development model, open source is now a geopolitical topic. Governments and companies alike recognize that whoever controls key technologies gains strategic advantage.
Open Source, Geopolitics, Technology, Software Development
27 points by giuliomagnifico 19 days ago | 15 comments
Trade, Tariffs, and Tech (stratechery.com)
Pretend, if you can, that the last week didn’t happen (a tall order for the Stratechery demographic, I know), and imagine another scenario: China invades Taiwan. What happens then?
International Relations, Geopolitics, Trade, Technology
40 points by swolpers 19 days ago | 36 comments
German conservatives sound alarm over gold reserves held in US (politico.eu)
Can the United States be trusted with Germany’s gold?
Germany, Gold, Geopolitics, International Relations, Finance
32 points by anigbrowl 21 days ago | 3 comments
China unveils a powerful deep-sea cable cutter that could reset the world order (scmp.com)
A compact, deep-sea, cable-cutting device, capable of severing the world’s most fortified underwater communication or power lines, has been unveiled by China – and it could shake up global maritime power dynamics.
China, Underwater Cables, Military Technology, Geopolitics, International Relations
3 points by beAroundHere 25 days ago | 3 comments
Europe's Nuclear Trilemma:Difficult and Dangerous Options for Post-US Deterrence (foreignaffairs.com)
Over the first months of Donald Trump’s presidency, it has become increasingly clear to European leaders that remaining reliant on the United States to underwrite the continent’s security would be a dangerous gamble.
Europe, Security, Nuclear Weapons, Geopolitics, International Relations
23 points by howard941 26 days ago | 18 comments
The Tectonics Behind the Myanmar Quake (nautil.us)
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday afternoon local time near the country’s second-largest city, Mandalay. The quake caused extensive damage across Myanmar and also toppled a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok, Thailand, more than 600 miles away. After the quake, the Myanmar military junta declared a state of emergency in six regions and confirmed more than 100 people killed and many hundreds injured, while Thai officials reported at least seven deaths and scores of people missing.
Earthquakes, Myanmar, Thailand, Natural Disasters, Geopolitics
47 points by rbanffy 26 days ago | 7 comments
To counter China's coercion of Taiwan, we must track it better (aspistrategist.org.au)
The threat of a Chinese military invasion of Taiwan dominates global discussion about the Taiwan Strait. Far less attention is paid to what is already happening—Beijing is slowly squeezing Taiwan into submission without firing a shot.
Taiwan, China, International Relations, Geopolitics, Military
3 points by suraci 26 days ago | 0 comments
In a first, OpenAI removes influence operations tied to Russia, China and Israel (npr.org)
OpenAI, the company behind generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, announced Thursday that it had taken down influence operations tied to Russia, China and Iran.
Generative AI, OpenAI, Geopolitics, Social Media, Disinformation
7 points by Teever 29 days ago | 0 comments
Now is not the time for the US or Europe to go it alone, warns NATO chief (theguardian.com)
Nato’s secretary general has told the US and Europe it is “not the time to go it alone” amid reports that Washington and some European leaders want to weaken their commitments to the transatlantic military alliance.
NATO, International Relations, Geopolitics, Military, Europe
7 points by howard941 30 days ago | 0 comments
China unveils a powerful deep-sea cable cutter that could reset the world order (scmp.com)
A compact, deep-sea, cable-cutting device, capable of severing the world’s most fortified underwater communication or power lines, has been unveiled by China – and it could shake up global maritime power dynamics.
China, Technology, Geopolitics, Maritime Security
6 points by jeffreygoesto 33 days ago | 6 comments
OrganicMaps GitHub blocked due to contributo geolocated in a US-sanctioned place (mastodon.social)
Geopolitics, Open Source, Software, Sanctions
11 points by wertik12 34 days ago | 0 comments
China unveils a powerful deep-sea cable cutter that could reset the world order (scmp.com)
A compact, deep-sea, cable-cutting device, capable of severing the world’s most fortified underwater communication or power lines, has been unveiled by China – and it could shake up global maritime power dynamics.
China, Military Technology, Underwater Cables, Geopolitics
14 points by tux1968 34 days ago | 6 comments
Council on Foreign Relations: Revising U.S. Grand Strategy Toward China (cdn.cfr.org)
International Relations, Geopolitics, China, United States
5 points by mustache_kimono 35 days ago | 0 comments
Elon Musk Is Said to Be Getting the War Plan Against China (techdirt.com)
Elon Musk, China, Geopolitics, Military, Business
13 points by beardyw 36 days ago | 5 comments
Poland and Baltics to quit landmine treaty over Russia fears (bbc.com)
Poland and the Baltic states have announced plans to withdraw from a key international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, citing the rising threat from Russia.
International Relations, Geopolitics, Military, Treaties, Russia
6 points by nradov 39 days ago | 0 comments
European tech coalition calls for 'radical action' on digital sovereignty (techcrunch.com)
A broad coalition drawn from across the ranks of Europe’s tech industry is calling for “radical action” from European Union lawmakers to shrink reliance on foreign-owned digital infrastructure and services to bolster the bloc’s economic prospects, resilience, and security in increasingly fraught geopolitical times.
European Union, Technology, Digital Sovereignty, Geopolitics
6 points by robtherobber 40 days ago | 0 comments
European tech industry coalition calls for digital sovereignty (techcrunch.com)
A broad coalition drawn from across the ranks of Europe’s tech industry is calling for “radical action” from European Union lawmakers to shrink reliance on foreign-owned digital infrastructure and services to bolster the bloc’s economic prospects, resilience, and security in increasingly fraught geopolitical times.
European Union, Tech Industry, Digital Sovereignty, Geopolitics
22 points by imartin2k 40 days ago | 0 comments
What It Would Take for the U.S. Dollar to Collapse (investopedia.com)
Imagine waking up to a world where the U.S. dollar (USD), the bedrock of global finance, has collapsed. This scenario may seem far-fetched, but it's a narrative often found on dubious platforms pushing gold, crypto, and extremist political views, and it occasionally creeps into mainstream discourse.
Finance, Economics, Currency, US Dollar, Geopolitics
56 points by pfdietz 40 days ago | 15 comments
Foundations of Geopolitics (wikipedia.org)
The Foundations of Geopolitics: The Geopolitical Future of Russia (Russian: Основы геополитики: геополитическое будущее России) is a geopolitical book by Aleksandr Dugin.
Geopolitics, Russia, Political Science, International Relations, Books
6 points by derbOac 42 days ago | 1 comments
Russia Is Using Bitcoin and Crypto for Its Oil Trades with China and India (bitcoinmagazine.com)
Amid ongoing sanctions over the war in Ukraine, Russia has turned to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to facilitate some of its oil trade with major buyers China and India.
Russia, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Oil Trade, Geopolitics
18 points by RinTohsaka 43 days ago | 10 comments