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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] Security incidents near Japan's interests (e.g., Taiwan Strait crises or North Korean missile tests) in the final week could shift public sentiment decisively toward security-centered leadership - favoring incumbents. Robert Lansing Institute
• [New] Coupling the expertise of Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu across technology areas will be a force multiplier, advancing leadership in critical technologies like microelectronics, inference at the edge and quantum solutions. Media - Lockheed Martin
• [New] In a world where cyber-risks are multiplying faster than budgets, proactive leadership and strategic partnerships are the difference between disruption and resilience. Arctiq
• [New] Waymo, an Alphabet-unit, called on Congress to pass legislation to advance self-driving vehicles, arguing U.S. leadership in the autonomous vehicle sector is now under direct threat. Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ | Knoxville, TN
• [New] While AI continues to dominate headlines, the rise of quantum technology offers a parallel revolution and a unique opportunity for European startups to secure global leadership. EU-Startups
• [New] Transformations will not yield top results if organizations neglect the key ingredient of human leadership in 2026. Consultancy UK
• [New] Modi's emphasis on practical cooperation over confrontational rhetoric, technological leadership aligned with Global South needs, and strategic autonomy between Western and Chinese spheres could model a sustainable BRICS identity. The Economy
• [New] The erosion of American leadership on the global stage offers China a strategic opportunity to position itself as a counterweight, even as it pursues objectives that are often at odds with European interests. ECCO
• [New] The next 18 months will reveal whether Samsung can translate its scale into sustainable AI leadership. AI CERTs News
• [New] The mobile division will expand its AI smartphone leadership by delivering Agentic AI experiences with the launch of the Galaxy S26 series. SamMobile
• [New] Multiple conflicts involving nuclear powers are in danger of escalating, such as the war between Russia and Ukraine, while there is a dearth of global leadership regarding nuclear issues. Mashable
• [New] EDF plans to deploy its $289 billion loan authority to back energy and manufacturing projects that meaningfully contribute to U.S. energy security, grid reliability, and lowering costs, explicitly tying federal financing decisions to maintaining U.S. leadership in emerging AI technologies. MCAA
• [New] Under President Trump's leadership, American astronauts are expected to return to the Moon by 2028 and begin establishing a lasting human presence supported by a lunar base. SciTechDaily
• [New] Korea represents a shining opportunity through corporate governance reforms and leadership in semiconductors or AI hardware; India offers diversification via structural growth in services, manufacturing relocation and domestic demand. The Business Times
• [New] Asia Pacific will maintain fastest growth trajectory, driven by China's electronics and EV dominance, India's aerospace and defence expansion, and Japan's advanced materials leadership. The National Law Review
• Despite new Fed leadership, institutional guardrails are expected to preserve the Fed's independence and neutral policy stance. J.P. MORGAN
• With the US withdrawal from its leadership role, leaders in Berlin, Paris, and Brussels have an opportunity to define a European way of war that addresses their security needs without being overwhelmed by American interests. gmfus
• Human-centric leadership will be key to driving performance, bringing stability to a world that feels rocky. Hunt Scanlon Media
• As organizations enter 2026, leadership teams are confronting a rapidly shifting landscape where disruption is constant and competitive advantage is increasingly talent-driven. Hunt Scanlon Media
• CTP-ISW continues to assess that the SDF's leadership may fracture over a decision to agree to Shara's terms for the SDF to integrate into the Syrian state, which would risk instigating serious conflict between government forces and Kurdish fighters. Critical Threats
• Under President Trump's leadership, American astronauts are expected to return to the Moon by 2028 and begin establishing a long-term human presence supported by a lunar base. ScienceDaily
• As regulatory complexity continues to increase and leadership accountability expands, Europe is expected to maintain steady growth while gradually increasing its share of globally mobile executive learners and cross-border corporate training contracts. Persistence Market Research
• Digital transformation and AI leadership programs are projected to register a CAGR of roughly 17% from 2026 to 2033. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 08 February 2026