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Sci Policy news — August 1, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Sci Policy published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 4.

74 publications

  1. PoliticsMiddle EastSci Policy

    Kasparov Predicts Russia's Disintegration Within Decade

    Garry Kasparov, former chess champion and Russian opposition politician, has predicted that Russia will cease to exist within its current borders in the next ten years. He described Russia as a 'zombie empire' that will cause significant harm before its collapse, attributing its inevitable downfall to historical forces rather than personal desires. Kasparov made these remarks in an interview with TVP World.
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  2. WorldMiddle EastSci Policy

    India's Military Evolution: From Kargil to Modern Warfare

    India's military has evolved significantly since the Kargil War in 1999, embracing modern technologies like drones, AI, and precision strikes. The focus is now on indigenous defense systems and self-reliance to stay ahead of emerging threats. This shift is discussed in a special report by @kaidensharmaa and a conversation with General Anil Chauhan (Retd.) on ThePrint Off The Cuff.
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  3. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaSci Policy

    Cabinet Approves ₹84,084 Crore 'Samudra Manthan' Scheme for Offshore Energy Exploration

    The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore for implementation up to FY 2030-31. The scheme aims to unlock India's vast offshore energy potential, strengthen energy security, accelerate domestic exploration and production, and promote technological leadership. It encompasses a comprehensive set of interventions across the offshore exploration value chain, including seismic data acquisition, processing and interpretation, offshore exploration acceleration, common infrastructure development, and manufacturing support. The scheme is expected to catalyse reserve accretion of over 600 MMTOE, substantially increase offshore exploration activity, promote higher domestic oil and gas production, generate large-scale employment, and foster a globally competitive ecosystem for offshore technologies and services.
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  4. ScienceCentral AsiaSci PolicyPublic Health

    India's AI Data Centre Boom: Challenges and Opportunities

    India's AI data centre boom is accelerating due to supportive policies and major private investments. However, rising electricity and water demands pose sustainability challenges. To ensure long-term competitiveness, India needs to build sustainable energy and grid capacity alongside AI-ready infrastructure. Currently, India accounts for nearly 20% of global data consumption but hosts less than 5% of the world's data centres, highlighting a significant infrastructure gap.
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  5. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth AmericaSci Policy

    Ghana Advances Pharmaceutical Sovereignty for Health Security and Industrial Growth

    Ghana's pharmaceutical sector stakeholders gathered at the 2026 PMAG Day to advocate for local pharmaceutical sovereignty and sustainable industrial growth. The event emphasized the need to reduce reliance on imports, strengthen local production, enhance quality control, foster innovation, attract investment, and deepen international partnerships. Key initiatives include expanding vaccine and medicine production, strengthening research and development, upskilling the workforce, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and attracting foreign investment. The event was supported by international organizations such as the EU and Germany through programs like PharmaVax Ghana, aiming to strengthen Ghana's pharmaceutical infrastructure and reduce import dependency.
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  8. WorldMiddle EastSci Policy

    India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks and Bilateral Meetings

    Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Bhutan for two days, co-chairing the 5th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks for Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan. The talks reviewed progress and implementation of India-supported projects worth INR 10,000 crore. Misri also met Bhutanese officials, including King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, discussing bilateral cooperation and the Gelephu Mindfulness City project.
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  10. PoliticsWarMiddle EastSci Policy

    Xi Jinping Pushes for Military Modernization and Absolute Party Leadership

    Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of strengthening political leadership and deepening innovative development to promote military modernization at a high level. He stressed the need to achieve the goal of building a strong military by 2050 and make significant progress towards realizing the modernization of national defense and the armed forces. Xi Jinping also underscored the importance of upholding and strengthening the absolute leadership of the Party over the military, ensuring that the military always follows the Party's commands. Additionally, he called for the acceleration of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other unmanned technologies in military affairs to effectively safeguard the country's sovereignty, security, and development interests.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastSci PolicyPublic Health

    Ottawa Consults on AI System Transparency

    The Canadian government, led by Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon, is seeking public input on enhancing the transparency of AI systems. The consultation, running until September 23, focuses on identifying AI content, understanding online interactions with AI systems, and improving public access to information about AI capabilities and limitations. It also explores tracking serious AI-related incidents and better identifying AI agent activity.
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  18. SocietySci PolicyPublic HealthHealthcare

    Habitual Alcohol Consumption Damages Brain Health

    Even in amounts considered 'moderate', habitual alcohol consumption regularly damages gray matter, disrupts restorative sleep, and accelerates cognitive decline. Experts warn that alcohol's social normalization can have silent but profound consequences on the brain over time. It affects brain cells, pathways, and volume, disrupts sleep cycles, and compromises vascular health. The safest amount of alcohol for brain health is probably none, especially for those with risk factors.
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  19. WorldMiddle EastSci PolicyHealthcare

    Abelardo de la Espriella's Government Announces $10 Billion Rescue Plan for Health System

    The incoming government of Abelardo de la Espriella has unveiled a rescue plan for the health system, involving the mobilization of up to 10 billion pesos during the first 90 days of its term. The plan aims to address the humanitarian crisis, stabilize finances, and recover confidence among EPS, IPS, providers, patients, doctors, and public entities. Key aspects include allocating resources for payrolls, medications, and pending patients, clarifying system debts, and guaranteeing timely resource flow.
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  22. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelSci Policy

    Israelis Worry About Weakening Connection with Younger Jewish Americans

    Israelis across political and religious lines express concern about the diminishing bond with younger Jewish Americans. A recent AP-NORC poll indicates that younger generations view support for Israel as less crucial to their Jewish identity compared to older adults. Programs like Taglit-Birthright aim to strengthen this relationship, but the perception of Israel as a refuge is challenged by ongoing tensions and conflicts.
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  23. ScienceChinaSci Policy

    China's Face Rental Market Booms for AI-Generated Content

    In China, a new market has emerged where individuals rent out their faces to AI-dependent production companies. Platforms like ActID and New Claw create catalogs of faces, allowing producers to select individuals based on age, gender, and type for use in micro-dramas, advertisements, and video games. Users determine where their likeness appears and set their own prices, ranging from $14.5 to $74 per episode or $74 per image. AI was used in over 95% of the 128,000 micro-dramas released in China in the first three months of 2026. However, lawyers warn about potential loss of control over biometric data and unclear usage rights.
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