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Use of the Internet has become commonplace, even in areas we would likely not expect. For example, many grocery stores now monitor and adjust refrigeration temperatures by means of Internet-connected systems. Yet these operational technologies that make food stocks easier to manage also make them vulnerable to malicious attacks.

The nations of the world are getting nervous about their money. As global trade moves away from the U.S. dollar and trust in America wanes, central banks are buying more gold (Deutsche Welle, September 12, 2026), which is seen as safer than the paper money or treasuries of any one nation.

As tempers flare in Europe and European nations expand their military capabilities, Britain seems paralyzed. A recent article in the Telegraph observed, “Despite the wake-up call of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and warnings that the UK could be next in the Kremlin’s sights, the report claimed the country ‘lacks a plan for defending the homeland’” (October 6, 2026).

Recent hacking incidents involving “autonomous agents from Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI” have added to the media frenzy around artificial intelligence (The Guardian, September 8, 2026). Additionally, employees from tech firms increasingly warn that AI could usher in a dire future if it is not constrained.

A few weeks ago, First Ministers from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland met in Cardiff, Wales, along with Sinn Féin’s representative (HeraldScotland.com, September 14, 2026).