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• China's military-civil fusion strategy has received increasing attention in liberal democracies as governments, universities, and industry become more aware of the risks associated with interacting with China. Sinopsis
• The Tech Sovereignty Package is the European Union's upcoming policy framework (expected in 2026) aimed at strengthening Europe's control over its own digital future. NGI Commons
• For most European states, national tech sovereignty will prove to be an illusion as they will have to accept close transactional deals with major suppliers such as the US. The Swedish Institute of International Affairs
• Amid heightened technology competition and a global push toward green energy, China's dominance of the critical mineral supply chain presents the United States with an unsustainable strategic vulnerability. The Diplomat

Last updated: 01 November 2026