Information warfare is entering a new era. From botnets and deepfakes to AI-driven influence, the tools have changed but the mission remains the same: shaping perceptions and undermining trust. In our September 9 webinar, Ari Ben Am of Telemetry Data Labs and FDD examined how today’s information operations target not only states but also the private sector, and what best, worst, and black swan futures could look like.

The four-day workweek is moving from bold experiment to serious policy debate. In a recent Wikistrat webinar, Professor Brendan Burchell of the University of Cambridge shared evidence from the UK’s groundbreaking 2022 trial and beyond. His research shows that shorter hours improve wellbeing, reduce turnover, and can even boost performance—while offering families new possibilities for balance and gender equality.

Agentic AI is transforming the future of work—reshaping how organizations operate, lead, and compete. In this session, White House AI Fellow Matthew Versaggi explores how cognitive agents are moving beyond automation to become reasoning, autonomous collaborators. From new leadership models to the urgent need for self-directed learning, discover what it takes to thrive in a world where machines are teammates, not just tools.

As Israel and Iran traded blows, would Moscow and Beijing truly back Tehran if conflict escalated—or is the “Axis” narrative overstated? In a July 10 webinar, Dr. Richard Weitz examined China and Russia’s cautious reactions, the lessons learned, and what the limits of this partnership reveal. Despite rhetoric of solidarity, the Israel-Iran war exposed the transactional nature of the axis, raising questions about its resilience in a shifting global order.