Aston Davies

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Undergraduate at Stanford studying political science and research assistant at the Hoover Institution.

Commentary

Why Trump Can’t Ignore China’s Digital Silk Road in the AI Race

Chinese President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting with Donald Trump

While China uses AI to expand its global influence, Trump’s policies leave the US unprepared to compete in this new technological battlefield.

Aston Davies
January 14, 2026

Nigerian and Lesotho military personnel set up a communications antenna during the Africa Endeavor 2012 exercise in Douala, Cameroon. The multinational exercise focused on improving communications and interoperability among African forces.

New Toolkit Charts Path for AI Adoption in African Militaries

Framework outlines practical steps for African defense institutions integrating…

Samantha Alexa
March 6, 2026

U.S. Army officer examining the Maven Smart System interface on a laptop during National Guard Bureau training.

Industry & Innovation

Military AI Growth Sends Palantir Stock Higher

Defense AI contracts and geopolitical tensions are pushing Palantir deeper into…

Samantha Alexa
March 6, 2026

Emil Michael, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Ethics, Policy & Regulation

Commercial AI Guardrails Clash With Battlefield Needs, Pentagon Warns

Contract limits on commercial AI tools raise concerns over reliability in combat planning.

Samantha Alexa
March 6, 2026

U.S., South Korean, and Japanese personnel collaborate during a planning session at Exercise Cobra Gold, supporting multinational coordination on space and operational technologies.

Industry & Innovation

S. Korea Accelerates Military AI Push Under National Strategy

Seoul links defense firms and AI developers to accelerate operational experimentation.

Samantha Alexa
March 6, 2026