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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 7 – Space

Steve Blank

This power is wielded through a combination of a country’s diplomacy, information, its military capabilities, economic strength, finance, intelligence, and law enforcement. These instruments of national power employed in a “whole of government approach” to advance a state’s interests are known by the acronym DIME -FIL. Space Force.

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 3

Steve Blank

In class 1, we learned that national power is the combination of a country’s diplomacy (soft power and alliances), information/intelligence, its military, economic strength, finance, intelligence, and law enforcement. This “whole of government approach” is known by the acronym DIME -FIL. Orbis, 2020.

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The Truth About the Scooter Economy?—?An Insider’s Perspective

Both Sides of the Table

Act II was “revenge of the luddites” in which some local governments banned them and some annoyed citizens stole them or broke them. Scooters are now seen by the local government as an important long-term solution to both congestion and to reducing pollution. Springtime is Here: A New Watermark Yes, there was seasonality.

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Nonprofit leaders tell us their top priorities for 2024

Board Effect

Nonprofits have struggled to stay fully staffed post-2020. One governance professional noted, “Our world has shifted, and so has the engagement of our board members.” Two respondents noted their priorities simply as “better financial control” and “making use of finance reports.” Optimize operations and implement best practices.”

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 8 – Cyber

Steve Blank

This power is wielded through a combination of a country’s diplomacy, information, its military capabilities, economic strength, finance, intelligence, and law enforcement. These instruments of national power employed in a “whole of government approach” to advance a state’s interests are known by the acronym DIME -FIL.

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 6 – Unmanned Systems and Autonomy

Steve Blank

This power is wielded through a combination of a country’s diplomacy, information, its military capabilities, economic strength, finance, intelligence, and law enforcement. These instruments of national power employed in a “whole of government approach” to advance a state’s interests are known by the acronym DIME -FIL.

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Impressions from Pocket Gamer Connects in London

VC Cafe

Live operations refer to the ongoing management and maintenance of a game after its initial launch, and can include things like events, updates, and community management. When comparing venture investments only, 2022 saw a 40% decline in gaming investments compared to 2021 (according to CB Insights).