In professional services, the accounting, audit, and finance industries are often considered bellwethers, meaning their emphasis on standardization, documentation, and regulatory compliance make them ideal candidates to pilot early adoption of AI technologies. These industries offer predictive environments for understanding how automation will alter mental labor. The question that pervades the industry and society is …
In this 2024 follow-up, our Director Clark Banach and MERICS Lead Analyst Jacob Gunter provide a nuanced examination of China’s evolving maritime strategy, identifying areas where China has strengthened or ceded influence. They delve into internal dynamics within China, such as economic slowdowns or shifts in strategic priorities, as well as external pressures, including increased …
As China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) enters its second decade with a new ten-year plan, reflecting its evolution from infrastructure investment to broader strategic goals. Our Director Clark Banach and MERICS Lead Analyst Jacob Gunther highlighted China’s deep involvement in global port networks, detailing how state-owned enterprises (SOEs) create dependencies and influence through Mediterranean …
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