CSIS analysts Aalok and Nicole discuss OpenAI’s latest math proof results and the recent model releases from major AI labs. The episode covers the (voluntary?) Accord on Super Intelligence signed by major industry players and the White House’s first policy actions in the “SI” era, including Trump’s new Super Intelligence task force.
The episode was recorded at 2:00 pm ET on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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CSIS explains the first-round results of Brazil’s presidential election. The video, published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, breaks down the outcome of the initial voting round.
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A new CSIS report examines how offshore wind turbines, substations, subsea cables, and communications systems could help strengthen maritime domain awareness. These assets could support persistent monitoring of activity above and below the ocean’s surface, complement existing government surveillance capabilities, and help protect critical infrastructure from emerging threats.
At the report’s launch event, Allegra Dawes, Adjunct Fellow (Non-resident) with the Energy Security and Climate Change Program, presents key findings and recommendations, including integrating national security considerations into project planning, establishing frameworks for sharing data, and supporting investment in dual-use technologies. Clayton Swope, Deputy Director of the Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow in the Defense and Security Department, moderates a panel discussion with Dawes; Doug Wolfe, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Mighty Waves Energy; and Sam Salustro, Senior Vice President of Market & Policy Strategy at Oceantic Network.
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In this episode of Pekingology, Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Logan Wright, author of the new book Broken China: How the Economic Miracle Shattered and What it Means for the World. Wright argues the Chinese economy is already shrinking, in large part due to its overextended financial system.
Levin and Wright discuss what happens when the tools Beijing relies on to control the economy stop working, why China’s stalling economy is causing problems for its trading partners, and how Chinese financial policy may be fueling organized crime around the world.
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Doodle Labs showcased its mesh technology at the AUSA 2026 Conference in Washington, D.C., according to the company’s description of the clip. The firm highlighted its mesh wireless communication solutions, which are designed to support modern military operations.
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Naval Group opened its testing facility for next-generation submarine Combat Information Centers (CIC) and Combat Management Systems (CMS) during the Euronaval 2026 press trip. Thierry, the company’s Marketing Director for Submarines and a former French Navy submarine commander, demonstrated the new systems.
The presentation covered unified tactical displays that integrate sonar, optronic, and historic tracking data, plus multi-orientation tables that switch from flat to vertical for team briefings. An AI-assisted intercept system calculates hunting routes factoring in time-to-intercept and battery life, while automated acoustic analysis proposes target classifications with confidence percentages. Naval Group says the design keeps a human in the loop, with the commanding officer making the final tactical decision.
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Jared Keller of Laser War discusses the current state of US military laser weapons, covering systems like the AMP-HEL, drone defense, and naval dazzlers. The conversation also addresses weather and targeting limitations, along with the challenges of building weapons that troops can use and repair in the field.
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Sightline Intelligence is advancing military intelligence at AUSA 2026, showcasing technology designed to enhance situational awareness and enable faster, smarter decisions on the battlefield for the warfighter.
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) host a Strategic Landpower Dialogue event featuring General Xavier T. Brunson, Commander of United Nations Command (UNC), Combined Forces Command (CFC), and United States Forces Korea (USFK). The discussion covers the impact of the U.S. Army’s military alliance with South Korea, interoperability with the Joint Force, and landpower across the Indo-Pacific region.
General (ret.) Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chief Executive Officer of CSIS, provides introductory remarks. The event is moderated by Dr. Tom Karako, Director of the CSIS Missile Defense Project and Senior Fellow with the CSIS Defense and Security Department.
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Red Cat is showcasing its latest drone technology at AUSA 2026, highlighting innovative solutions designed to support military missions and improve battlefield capabilities.
The company’s display includes its family of systems, covering USVs and maritime, autonomy, and charging. A representative details the Red Cat Aerial division, which combines fixed-wing aircraft and quadcopters, offering ISR solutions such as the Black Widow and a new variant called Hellcat, developed with lessons from Ukraine for GPS-denied operations. The lineup also includes FPV drones, three variants of a baseline trainer, and three variants of a new payload-optional solution under the drone dominance program.
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