An uncrackable chip, the trenches of Poland, and a plea for a new Thorbecke

Specially selected for you by the FD editorial team: six articles from the past week that are more than worth reading this Sunday.

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An uncrackable chip, the trenches of Poland and a plea for a new Thorbecke    

Boudewijn Wijnands, with his startup Fortaegis, has developed a chip for secure communication. According to TNO, the "uncrackable" chip is unique. NATO will test it this fall. Wijnands sees these chips as the key to a secure digital world for citizens, businesses, and the military. Unfortunately, European governments are not yet investing in them.

Fear of Russian expansionism is deeply ingrained in Polish society. The country suffered under the Russian yoke from 1945 to 1989, and before that, during World War II, 6 million Poles died. Now, Poles are digging in again to defend themselves against Russia. The Eastern European country is rapidly building up its army and fortifying its border, using traditional means, but also drones and advanced anti-aircraft systems.

What is strategic leadership? It's about making the right decisions about the future, says systems thinker Bob de Wit in an interview. And "that's easier said than done," because AI puts us on the cusp of a societal revolution. "From 2030 onwards, we will no longer be the most intelligent species on Earth."