Global e-commerce has long depended on open markets, international supply chains, and cross-border technology partnerships. Increasingly, however, those business relationships are being influenced by geopolitical decisions. The latest example comes from Alibaba, which has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense after being added to a Pentagon blacklist of companies alleged to have links to the Chinese military. Alibaba argues that the designation has no factual or legal basis and says it was given no meaningful opportunity to respond before the decision was made. While the blacklist does not directly ban Alibaba's products or services, it prevents the…
Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping international competition. Discussions about AI often focus on new models, productivity gains, and business innovation. Yet recent events surrounding Anthropic show that some of the biggest AI debates are now taking place in government offices rather than technology labs. Following concerns over the security of Anthropic's newest AI models, the U.S. government imposed export controls that temporarily restricted access for foreign users. The decision came after White House officials raised national security concerns about the models' potential misuse, while Anthropic argued the action was disproportionate and lacked technical justification. The dispute quickly evolved into a…
