Global Scans · Leadership · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Traditional slow, hierarchical leadership models are breaking down to be replaced by more agile systems of decision-making. Consequently, populist leaders are threatening to replace many career politicians while leaders in general are dealing with unprecedented, complex levels and speed of change requiring instant insights and decision-making. Many leaders (middle management) will be lost to automation in the coming years while Millennials will increasingly occupy leadership roles..

• [New] With new leadership could come new trade priorities: tighter labour rules, environmental standards, or renewed focus on semiconductor production and nearshoring to Mexico. Medium
• [New] Long-term (2026-2030 and beyond), Intel's vision is to solidify its leadership by introducing nodes beyond 18 A, such as 14 A by 2027, and to become the world's second-largest foundry by 2030. FinancialContent
• [New] As China continues to host international forums on gender inclusion, all eyes will be on whether Xi's government translates words into action by promoting women into its next leadership cycle. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Should Hamas resist, it would face pressure from Turkey and Qatar to expel its leadership from Doha and Istanbul - a setback from which the organization might struggle to recover. Medium
• [New] The ultimate long-term impact will be a more resilient but potentially less efficient and more costly global semiconductor supply chain, characterized by regionalized production and intensified competition for technological leadership. FinancialContent
• [New] While commercial 6G deployment is still some years away (early 2030s), the strategic importance of 6G for technological, economic, and geopolitical power means that countries and coalitions are actively pursuing leadership. FinancialContent
• [New] The coalition of the willing, working under Franco-British leadership on security guarantees for Ukraine, could serve as the nucleus of Europe's rearmament drive. The Guardian
• [New] Space Race: Engaging with established space powers for collaboration could be complicated by competition for leadership in space technology, particularly with countries like the US, Russia, and China. Drishti IAS
• [New] A leadership transition could tempt Moscow to externalise its instability, through escalation in Ukraine, hybrid operations in Europe, or threats to NATO members. Rand Corporation
• [New] IBM, a pioneer in cloud-based quantum computing with its Qiskit platform, is pursuing a roadmap for fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2030, reinforcing its leadership in enterprise quantum solutions. FinancialContent
• [New] Japan's leadership in maglev development could pave the way for a new era of high-speed, sustainable travel worldwide. Travel And Tour World
• [New] North America will maintain innovation leadership but face increasing regulatory oversight as state and federal agencies develop AI governance frameworks. Acticsledge
• [New] With the Quantum Leadership Act of 2025, Q-Day fears around encryption, and the AI-quantum crossover narrative, traders are betting that Rigetti sits at the center of the next trillion-dollar revolution. StocksToTrade
• [New] Asia's polycrisis is not just a challenge, it is a defining opportunity for regional leadership. The Jakarta Post
• [New] The United States has retained control of key leadership positions in NATO, ensuring that Europe's institutionalized military dependence will endure. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• India is poised to lead the global race towards 6G, with an exciting opportunity to drive technological leadership, highlighting the pivotal role of the Bharat 6G vision and government initiatives aiming to generate 10% of global 6G patents from India. Outlook Business
• Intel is making progress on its 18 A process technology, with volume production expected in the second half of FY25, aiming to re-establish its foundry leadership. FinancialContent
• Since the US already contains about three-quarters of global AI supercomputer performance and hosts leading frontier AI companies Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI, it is clear that America's AI leadership will be reinforced by its new foreign policy, and vice versa. European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
• Far from stifling innovation or threatening America's global leadership, holding the purveyors of AI EdTech to high standards will spur innovation in the present and set today's students up for success as tomorrow's citizens, workers, thinkers, and entrepreneurs. American Compass
• What is clear is that companies in the UAE and beyond face a new leadership reality: executives must reinvent themselves or risk obsolescence. The National
• Growing fleet electrification, stricter ESG goals, and advanced technologies will sustain North America's leadership through 2025-2032. Persistence Market Research
• The Liberal Democratic Party is expected to hold a leadership vote in early October, determining Japan's next prime minister. investing.com

Last updated: 19 October 2025