Canada sits atop vast energy riches yet finds itself curiously powerless hostage to north-south pipelines and American cloud servers. The nation's energy sovereignty hinges not just on what flows through its pipes, but on who controls the digital valves.

"Obstacles to peace in #Ukraine -#Russia conflict aren't just on the ground; it's the global implications of the endgame that truly matter. How this unfolds may dictate whether we live in a western or post-western world. @SecDev's latest flashnote.

Green energy surge sparks mineral rush. With a firm grip on Tibet's $3.5tn lithium, copper, nickel reserves, China leads. #GreenEnergy #SecDev

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Navigating the 2023 #Polycrisis: Nuclear threats, climate disruption & AI breakthroughs demand cooperative response amidst geopolitical strife. Read our latest #Flashnote: #AI #ClimateChange #Crisis #NuclearWeapons #Risks.

Navigating AI's rise in commercial intelligence, #SecDev embraces OSAINT with caution and optimism, committed to ethical #AI usage. #OSAINT #RiskAnalysis.

Is this how it ends? facing the #Polycrisis2023 with 3 apex risks: nuclear catastrophe, climate chaos & AI breakout. Geopolitical tensions & deep divides are challenging but it's time for global unity. Our latest Flashnote 🌍💪 #GlobalRisksff.

Secdev has extended its platform onto Substack, providing our audience with a broader range of content. Our Substack presence offers free access to various resources, including Flashnotes, white papers, and public research reports.

As #China 's economy slows, its foreign aid could decline. This presents a unique opportunity for US and #EU initiatives like the #PGII and EU’s Global Gateway. By offering transparent, sustainable aid, they can ensure no vulnerable nation is left behind.

Flashnote: Texts, Trenches, and Telecom -

Digital connectivity amplifies disinformation's speed and scale, with real-world consequences in war zones. Telecoms are strategic targets. Stakeholders must work to build resilience. Flashnote: Texts, Trenches, and Telecom -

FLASHNOTE: Urban Resilience in a World of Risk -

Cities are at a turning point, and decision-makers, investors, and entrepreneurs hold the key to reimagine the way we design and operate urban infrastructure. SecDev FLASHNOTE: Urban Resilience in a World of Risk -

Flashnote: The Rising Threat of Cybercrime -

Cybercrime is a growing concern worldwide due to our reliance on digital devices and services. Our latest white paper outlines the risks and ways to build digital resilience and mitigate damage. #cybercrime #digitalresilience #cybersecurity Flashnote -

SecDev Flashnote: Cyber scams in Yemen -

"Yemen's civil war has created a breeding ground for #misinformation, #disinformation & #cyberfraud. SecDev identifies common #phishing tactics in cyberspace. Digital duty of care = educating vulnerable peoples about these dangers. #Yemen #CyberSecurity".

Europe's digital troubles -

Geopolitical tensions and rapid digitalization confront #Europe with a deluge of #cyber troubles. @SecDev recommends three responses from countries and companies across the region-

The Russian invasion of Ukraine shattered the post-Cold War order and triggered a familiar era of great power competition. Geopolitical fallout is already radiating across the world: #Europe to the #MiddleEast & #NorthAfrica, #Asia and the #Americas. -