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Why Countries Layer Short, Medium, and Long Range

NATO explains that integrated air and missile defense combines short-, medium-, and long-range systems with sensors, command-and-control, and allied coordination. The logic is simple: short-range handles drones and cruise missiles near targets; medium-range covers larger areas; long-range engages at distance—tied…

EU AI Act in Plain English: What Applies Now vs. 2026–2027

The European Commission’s AI Act page lays out a staged rollout: prohibitions and AI-literacy duties started Feb 2025, GPAI (foundation model) duties Aug 2025, broad applicability Aug 2026, and some high-risk product rules to Aug 2027. Translation: take inventory now,…

How Economic Sanctions Actually Work (and Why Some Bite Harder)

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC explains that sanctions range from blocking specific people and entities to broad prohibitions on sectors or entire regions, with licenses for limited exceptions. In practice, governments coordinate lists (blocked persons, sectors), financial rails screen them, and…

Bitcoin at Record Highs: Three Risks to Remember

Reuters notes Bitcoin hit fresh all-time highs in October, buoyed by flows and sentiment. Reality check: volatility remains extreme around macro events, leverage can amplify drawdowns, and regulatory headlines still swing intraday moves. For portfolio builders, position sizing and stop-loss…