IBM and RIKEN Join Forces for FugakuNEXT: The Quantum HPC Leap Toward 2026
In a move that could redefine the future of computation, Japan’s RIKEN and IBM have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to integrate quantum systems directly into FugakuNEXT, the successor to Japan’s world-leading Fugaku supercomputer. This isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a complete rethinking of what computing can achieve. IBM and Japan’s RIKEN are teaming up […]
The South Caucasus as the New ‘Middle Corridor’: BRI’s Strategic Shift by 2026
In a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, the South Caucasus—a region historically seen as a frontier—has emerged as a strategic bridge between Asia and Europe. Nestled between the Black Sea and the Caspian, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia are now at the heart of a transformation that could redefine global trade logistics. By 2026, the South Caucasus—Azerbaijan, […]