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Ukraine and the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Hybrid warfare, the strategy of using means other than military force to wage war on a nation, includes economic pressure to destabilize economies. The real objective is the Finlandization of Georgia. … ”[2] According to tech journalist Dennis Scimeca ( @DennisScimeca ), “This prediction has borne out.

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Russia’s Arctic Expansion: The Future of Global Shipping

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Russia’s Arctic Expansion: A Long-Term Strategy While the world is currently focused on the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is quietly expanding its military presence in the Arctic, building new bases in the region. Despite its efficiency, the volume of shipping along this route is negligible compared to the other two options.

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China’s Export Restrictions on Germanium and Gallium  

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However, when it comes to more advanced technology like satellites and military applications, silicon won’t cut it. Do other countries mine gallium? While China exports about 60% of the world’s germanium, the other 40% comes from Canada, the US, Finland, and Belgium.

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The World Bank Cares About Logistics

Supply Chain View from the Field

Jomini for military logistics, which was at the heart of ending Napoleon’s campaign in Russia where the government was the supply chain operator. Before this military logistics concept, logistics was key to colonial expansion in the new world. For example, he discussed commemoration in 1826 of A.J. Supply Chain Management'

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Ukraine Conflict Now Tops the List of Supply Chain Risks

Enterra Insights

2] He quotes Tim Uy, an economist at Moody’s Analytics, who wrote, “The greatest risk facing global supply chains has shifted from the pandemic to the Russia-Ukraine military conflict and the geopolitical and economic uncertainties it has created.” Internationally, they should pursue a posture comparable to that of Finland.

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We need more FEM in STEM

Enterra Insights

She was also extraordinary because she did these things in a military dominated by men and a field that over time became dominated by men.”[1] She was one of the pioneers of computer science, helping to develop some of the first programming languages used, some of which are still used today. ”[2].