Strategy

• South Korea has unveiled a national AI infrastructure strategy, citing China's recent DeepSeek breakthrough as a primary catalyst for accelerating its efforts. • The government will launch a flagship initiative provisionally titled the ‘World’s Best LLM’ project to advance domestic artificial intelligence development. • Selected AI teams will be provided with dedicated access to critical computing resources, specialized datasets, and research funding.

• Le Figaro has published an analysis suggesting that a potential war in Iran could significantly reshape China's strategic approach toward Taiwan. • The report highlights that modern conflicts, such as those in Ukraine and Iran, are increasingly defined by cyber operations, drones, information warfare, and societal resilience rather than traditional military hardware. • This shift in warfare dynamics matters as it may influence how China calculates the risks and methods of a possible intervention in Taiwan.

• Apple unveiled a new artificial intelligence strategy at its 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), marking a significant pivot from previously criticized approaches. • Analysts at Bank of America Securities suggest this "material positive reset" is designed to strengthen Apple's software ecosystem. • The strategic shift is expected to drive future hardware upgrades as users seek devices capable of supporting the new AI features.

• The Trump administration is implementing an "America First" strategy in East Asia, demanding that regional allies shoulder a larger share of defense costs. • The Council on Foreign Relations warns that this approach creates a paradox where efforts to assert U.S. influence may alienate partners essential to long-term Indo-Pacific goals. • Critics argue that prioritizing American nationalism and scorning traditional diplomacy risks abandoning crucial strategic alliances in the region.

• The author proposes the development of a regionally focused AI model for Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Taiwan to counter the impact of U.S. export controls on advanced semiconductors and AI. • This strategy aims to provide these nations with the necessary high-performance technology to industrialize and upgrade their economic structures. • Such a regional collaboration is framed as an economically rational and feasible project, provided there is a cohesive vision and implementation strategy.

• Amazon is prioritizing India as a strategic hub for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) growth. • The strategy leverages India's vast digital economy, increasing cloud adoption, and a large pool of engineering talent to drive expansion. • This focus is critical as Indian businesses and government entities accelerate AI integration, leading to a sharp rise in demand for computing power and data centers.

• McKinsey data indicates that only 10% of marketers are currently unlocking the true value of artificial intelligence. • The report argues that effective AI digital transformation cannot be limited to simple chat boxes but requires a root-and-branch reimagining of business strategy. • Experts suggest that achieving these results necessitates a CEO-level mandate to drive systemic change across the organization.