Tackling Emerging Technology Threats, African Elections During the Pandemic, and More

February 3, 2021

Technological developments have always shaped the nature of global threats and the security landscape, but the potential impact of emerging technologies—including AI, machine learning, and synthetic biology—is unprecedented. Brendan McCord and Zoe Weinberg outline reforms to help the National Security Council (NSC) address these new challenges.

Ethiopia, South Africa, Zambia, and many other African countries are planning on holding general, presidential, or legislative elections this year. Writing for Foresight Africa, Rushdi Nackerdien lays out the logistical and systemic challenges posed by COVID-19 to the electoral processes of these countries.

With new and more virulent strains of COVID-19 appearing around the world and in the United States, getting enough Americans vaccinated quickly remains a daunting task for the Biden administration. Elaine Kamarck explains the specific factors slowing down the vaccine rollout in many states.

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