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Artificial Intelligence - Security, Competition and the US-China Race

Recent discussions about artificial intelligence have focused increasingly on security risks and whether the development of the most advanced systems should be slowed. Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has called for greater caution, a position also supported by Elon Musk and other technology leaders. US President Donald Trump has rejected a broader slowdown, arguing that the United States cannot afford to lose its technological lead over China. China has become central to this debate beca

14 Sept 2026 · 8 min read

The AfD in Germany — From Electoral Support to Institutional Influence

On Sunday, 6 September, voters in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt will elect a new state parliament. The AfD is polling at around 40% and is expected to become the largest political force by a considerable margin. Depending on how many smaller parties enter parliament, it could also secure enough seats to lead a state government for the first time. The party’s growth has produced sharply different interpretations. Critics point to radical representatives, controversial positions and the class

5 Sept 2026 · 9 min read

Porsche Sonderwunsch — Creating the Flachbau RS

Porsche recently completed a private customer project through its Sonderwunsch programme. The programme allows customers to work directly with Porsche on individual cars. For this project, the customer provided Porsche with a 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS. The request was to give the car the flat-fronted design of the historic Porsche 935 racing car and improve its performance without changing the engine. The finished car also had to remain legal for road use. The project took almost three years and

28 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

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AI Certification – Developing Standards and Consumer Choice

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of production across a wide range of industries. Its use is particularly visible in digital products and services, but it is also expanding across advertising, professional services, administration, manufacturing and other areas of business. As its role grows, the question is no longer simply whether the technology is being used, but how much it contributes to the final product or service. That difference is not always visible to the customer, wh

23 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

FIFA Forward Enterprise – Football Governance and Commercial Investment

For decades, international football has been governed by non-profit organizations, including FIFA, the continental confederations and national football associations. FIFA has now proposed the creation of FIFA Forward Enterprise, a separate commercial company that would manage its commercial activities while allowing outside investors to acquire a minority stake. The proposal has prompted UEFA to announce a boycott of FIFA competitions if it proceeds. This article explains FIFA's proposal, how

31 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Animal Handling- The Impact on Meat Quality and Economics

Animal handling is most commonly discussed from an ethical perspective. Public debate often focuses on animal welfare, transport conditions and the treatment of animals because of concerns for their well-being. While these are important considerations, animal handling also affects the quality and economic value of meat. Stress, injuries and contamination can reduce product quality, increase production costs and create challenges for processors, retailers and other customers throughout the suppl

7 Jul 2026 · 7 min read

Satellite Communications — Infrastructure, Competition, and Strategic Autonomy

Recent discussions between the European Union and Starlink have drawn attention to the future of satellite communications. The debate intensified after European regulators proposed reserving a larger share of the mobile satellite spectrum for European operators. Under the plan, roughly two-thirds of the band would be allocated to EU-based operators (with one-third specifically reserved for government and security services), while leaving one-third open to non-EU operators such as Starlink. Sta

24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

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Artificial Intelligence - Security, Competition and the US-China Race

14 Sept 2026 · 8 min read

The AfD in Germany — From Electoral Support to Institutional Influence

5 Sept 2026 · 9 min read

The Rhine – Industrial Infrastructure and Recurring Droughts

Recent droughts across Europe have reduced water levels on major rivers, including the Rhine and Danube. Low water has restricted inland shipping, increased transport costs and affected power generation. The Rhine is particularly important because it connects major European ports with some of the continent's largest chemical, steel and petrochemical production sites. The infrastructure along the river supports industrial supply chains that extend from bulk raw materials to more specialized manu

8 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Saab Gripen E — Operating Model and Combat Systems

Ukraine recently announced its intent to acquire the Saab Gripen E as part of its long-term air force modernisation. The aircraft is a single-engine fighter developed by Swedish manufacturer Saab, built around distributed operations, software adaptability and integrated sensing. This article looks at the operational concept behind the aircraft and the technical decisions built around it. Distributed Operations and the BAS 90 Concept The Gripen E's design traces back to a Cold War doctrine de

8 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

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The Concept of Friction- Planning, Execution and Performance

Plans may appear straightforward on paper, but once they are put into action, conditions begin to change. Unexpected events arise, people react, and circumstances evolve. In the 19th century, the Prussian military theorist Carl von Clausewitz described this resistance—the gap between planning and reality—as friction. This article examines what Clausewitz meant by friction, how the concept can be observed in business and sport, and how research in psychology may help explain why recognising dif

18 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Performance Development — Repetition and Review

Elite sport is often linked with hard work, repetition, and high training volume. These elements remain central to performance. They create the base on which athletes build timing, coordination, conditioning, and decision-making under pressure. The question is what happens around that work. At professional level, training is not only repeated. It is given direction, observed over time, and adjusted when the results show that something needs to change. This article looks at repetition and revie

25 May 2026 · 4 min read

The Evolution of Football – How Competition Changed the Dynamic

Over the past two decades, elite football changed in ways that are visible and measurable. Matches got faster, recovery windows shortened, and what once appeared exceptional became baseline. More money entered the sport, recruitment widened globally, and infrastructure improved. Players became faster, stronger, and better conditioned. Each improvement raised the standard and compressed the margin for everyone else. The result is a game that continuously improves — not by design, but as a conseq

15 Feb 2026 · 7 min read

Dmitry Bivol — Precision by Design

Dmitry Bivol is the current world light-heavyweight champion, holding the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles. He briefly held all four major world titles in 2025 before voluntarily giving one up. He was born in Tokmok, in today’s Kyrgyzstan, in 1990 and started boxing as a child. His family later moved to Russia, where he entered the national amateur structure and began competing regularly at junior and youth level. During this period, Bivol secured two junior world titles, earned a bronze medal at the

10 Dec 2025 · 4 min read

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Porsche Sonderwunsch — Creating the Flachbau RS

28 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Bovensiepen 05 GT — A New Brand After Alpina

The launch of the Bovensiepen 05 GT marks the beginning of a new phase for the Bovensiepen family following BMW’s acquisition of the Alpina brand rights. Presented under the new Bovensiepen automotive brand, the 05 GT becomes one of the company’s first major models developed independently from the Alpina name while still remaining connected to Buchloe and the grand touring philosophy historically associated with the family. Based on the BMW M5 Touring, the 05 GT combines a hybrid V8 powertrain

16 Jun 2026 · 3 min read