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The Court Is Now a Policy Venue: Why Public Affairs Must Plan Beyond Government

Leave a Comment / Government Relations, Public Affairs & Communication, Regulatory Affairs / Temp

Litigation is increasingly shaping public policy, influencing authority, evidence requirements, and judicial remedies. Public-affairs leaders must understand legal frameworks as integral to policy-making, employing tools like the Four S test to navigate legal risks. Recent cases across various jurisdictions illustrate the evolving interplay between courts and regulatory agencies in governance.

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The Strategic Asset Is Not the Cable. It Is the Ability to Repair It.

Leave a Comment / critical infrastructure, geopolitics, International Affairs, submarine cables / Temp

Governments are increasingly recognizing the strategic importance of submarine cable repair, as these cables account for over 99% of intercontinental data traffic. Despite the global network’s vastness, only a limited number of specialized repair vessels exist, illustrating a critical gap in resilience. Ensuring timely restoration demands coordinated actions across various stakeholders.

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The Face on the Screen Is No Longer Proof

Leave a Comment / corporate governance, leadership, Risk Management / Temp

Generative AI has disrupted the traditional dynamics of authority within organizations, making executive impersonation increasingly feasible. Past fraud cases reveal vulnerabilities due to cultural norms prioritizing urgency and hierarchy over verification. Leaders must establish rigorous verification processes and promote a culture where questioning authority is encouraged for effective risk management.

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Your Trade Association May Be Lobbying Against You

Leave a Comment / corporate governance, Lobbying, Public Affairs & Communication / Temp

Companies often delegate their public-policy advocacy to trade associations, which can lead to governance and credibility risks if their interests diverge. Boards must implement delegated-influence systems to monitor advocacy alignment, distinguishing acceptable differences from material misalignments. Effective oversight is essential for managing the risks associated with membership in these associations.

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Antisemitism This Week: Guilty Pleas, New Records, and the Limits of Headline Totals

Leave a Comment / antisemitism, human rights, International Affairs, Public Affairs & Communication / Temp

This week saw four guilty pleas in the arson case of Jewish ambulances in London, alongside the conclusion of Australia’s public inquiry into antisemitism. New data indicates that antisemitic incidents remain significantly higher than pre-October 2023 levels across several countries, casting doubt on claims of a broader decline in antisemitism.

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The Strategic Importance of Public Affairs in Policy Implementation

Leave a Comment / Government Relations, Influence, international business diplomacy, Lobbying, management, Public Affairs & Communication / Temp

The article emphasizes the strategic importance of public affairs teams in enhancing policy implementation within organizations. It argues that proactive engagement, continuous regulatory monitoring, and cohesive communication strategies convert policy intent into effective actions. Organizations must integrate public affairs as a core asset to excel in navigating regulatory complexities and achieving competitive advantages.

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The Algorithm Is Already Your Manager: Why Human Oversight Must Be a Real Job

Leave a Comment / Artificial Intelligence, HR, management, management, Uncategorized / Temp

Algorithmic management is pervasive in workplaces, with 90% of U.S. firms employing tools for worker oversight. Human oversight must be substantive, ensuring reviewers have context, authority, and time to intervene meaningfully. Effective governance involves understanding system influences and maintaining the balance between automated assistance and human control in decision-making processes.

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If You Cannot Trace the Answer, It Was Not Engagement: The New Public Affairs Standard

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Governments now provide multiple channels for public input, yet trust in the political system is low; only 31% believe they have a say in decisions. The emerging standard for public affairs emphasizes traceability, ensuring each contribution is visible along the decision-making process, enhancing accountability and public confidence in consultations.

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The Cheap Drone Is a Supply-Chain Illusion: Who Controls the Age of Attritable Warfare?

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Low-cost drones have transformed military economics but have not eliminated industrial power, which now lies in the complex supply chains behind components. Successful warfare requires “replenishment sovereignty,” enabling rapid replacement of lost drones. Ukraine, the U.S., Taiwan, and Iran illustrate varied strategies for managing dependency on critical inputs in attritable warfare.Drone supply-chain sovereignty is the ability to replace unmanned capability at wartime speed without unacceptable dependence on foreign-controlled components, software, materials, or production tools. It requires platform assembly, trusted component access, secure software and data paths, rapid substitution, and surge production.

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