North Korea's Lazarus Group has evolved from cybercriminals to strategic state actors, stealing $1.5 billion in 2024 to fund 40% of the regime's military budget. A new Wikistrat report reveals how 8,400 hackers operating from China and Russia use AI-powered deception and fake identities to infiltrate companies, launder money through Russian networks, and challenge traditional economic warfare.

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.