Global Scans · Government · Weekly Summary

• [New] A government or another sophisticated actor would not need to spend much money to massively swing the Polymarket odds on whether a Gulf state will imminently strike Iran-breeding panic and paranoia. The Atlantic
• [New] In 2026, resilience in software delivery will come from automation: policy enforcement, continuous monitoring, real-time cost optimization, and intelligent quality control working together as a unified framework. The AI Journal
• [New] With the war on Iran threatening a potential collapse of the Iranian government, nuclear forensic experts have new grounds for anxiety of the spread of dangerous material. The Guardian
• [New] The WFP has warned the policy risks masking deep cuts to humanitarian funding at a time of escalating global need. The Independent
• [New] In Saudi Arabia, digital inclusion is a central pillar of Vision 2030, reflected in major investments in digital government, skills, connectivity, and regulatory cooperation. The Fintech Times
• [New] While adversaries like China and Russia have already built thorough backup systems, the US faces a massive national security concern with its GPS vulnerability. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] Driven by regulation and institutions, the size of tokenized assets will grow by 1000 x by 2030. MEXC
• [New] Australia's federal and state governments could accelerate uptake by setting targets to expand protected cropping areas, encourage adoption through policy levers, investing in joint infrastructure and incentives to cut installation costs. The Conversation
• [New] The US government has amplified anti-vaccine rhetoric and signaled that it does not consider measles to be a priority, which could have global ramifications as countries around the world have lost or are on the brink of losing measles elimination status. The Guardian
• [New] US and Israeli leaders framed military action not solely as neutralising missile or nuclear capabilities, but as an opportunity for Iranians to overthrow their government. The Conversation
• [New] Iran's National Security Council has advised residents to leave Tehran amid fears of further escalation. Al Jazeera
• [New] President Trump has warned of U.S. military action against the Iranian government if a deal pertaining to Iran's attempted nuclear development is not reached. The Brian Mudd Show
• [New] Less than one month after taking office, Bolivia's new right-wing government is embroiled in a severe internal crisis that threatens to bring it down. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] As artificial intelligence continues to change the data protection landscape, Ropes & Gray's data, privacy, and cyber / national security leaders will provide U.S., U.K. and EU perspectives. IAPP.org
• [New] Rate expectations have been a primary driver of Bitcoin's price trajectory throughout the current cycle, and any signal from the Fed about the pace or direction of future policy changes will be immediately priced into both crypto and broader markets. MEXC
• [New] In 2026, direct government funding will account for about 72% of total health spending, up from 56.8% in 2023. Myjoyonline
• [New] The US decision to go to war with Iran without any attempt to gain international consensus - or even the endorsement of Congress - sets a dangerous precedent for the unilateral use of force to achieve foreign policy goals, which could make the whole planet a lot less safe. SKY
• [New] Qatar called the Iranian strikes on its territory a direct assault on national security, while it and other Gulf states warned they have the right to respond. The Guardian
• [New] The Korean government is making efforts to provide opportunities to companies by expanding Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Operation Zones (AV POZ) nationwide. Medium
• [New] Inertia versus national security imperatives: The most discussed factor concerns the degree to which the complexity of the Taiwanese ecosystem will act as an anchor versus the degree to which national security imperatives will drive a relocation. Longitudinal Expert AI Panel
• [New] Forecasters cited national security concerns as the major factor driving increased U.S. leading-edge chip manufacturing, arguing that onshore chip production could act as an insurance against blockade, conflict, or disruption. Longitudinal Expert AI Panel
• [New] The Albanese government says it will not assist in the return of the 34 Australians, 11 women and 23 children, who have been living in a refugee camp in Syria since the fall of the so-called caliphate. SBS News
• [New] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel and the US have begun a joint operation against Iran to eliminate what he described as an existential threat posed by the Iranian government. TRT World

Last updated: 11 March 2026