Strategic Archives - Dan Lounsbury

Beijing’s Assassin’s Mace Program: A Strategic Approach to Asymmetric Warfare

by Florida DanBusiness, Global, politics, Security, Strategic March 24, 2025March 24, 2025Comments are Disabled

I do not claim to be a China expert, however, I have been working in China for over 30 years. During these three decades, I learned many valuable lessons about Chinese culture, politics, and so much more. China’s strategic vision extends far beyond the short-term thinking typical of many nations, encompassing a remarkable 100-year plan …

De-Pins: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Security, Strategic February 18, 2025February 19, 2025One Comment

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) represent a groundbreaking approach to managing and operating physical infrastructure by leveraging blockchain technology and decentralized frameworks. As of February 2025, DePINs have gained significant traction, with over 650 projects in development and a collective valuation exceeding $20 billion What are DePINs? DePINs are innovative systems that combine the strengths …

The DeepSeek Disruption: How a Chinese AI Startup Shook the US Stock Market

by Florida DanBusiness, Financial Health, Global, Privacy, Security, Strategic January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Comments are Disabled

The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape experienced a seismic shift on January 27, 2025, when DeepSeek, a relatively unknown Chinese startup, unveiled its R1 AI model. This groundbreaking development sent shockwaves through the global tech industry and caused significant turbulence in the US stock market. Let’s delve into the details of this disruptive event and its …

The Collapse of the Syrian Regime: Implications for Middle Eastern Stability and Security

by Florida DanGlobal, politics, Security, Strategic December 18, 2024December 18, 2024Comments are Disabled

It’s been a long time coming and for most of us, it was no surprise. In recent weeks, the Syrian regime has faced an unprecedented collapse, a seismic event that is reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. After more than a decade of civil war, economic instability, and external pressures, the fall of …

Salt Typhoon Part II: A Growing Threat in Cyber-Espionage

by Florida DanBusiness, Financial Health, Global, politics, Security, Strategic December 3, 2024December 3, 2024Comments are Disabled

Recent investigations and updates have shed more light on Salt Typhoon, a sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored hacking group that has been targeting critical telecommunications infrastructure and other sectors worldwide. The group’s activities, already labeled as one of the most severe cyber threats of the decade, continue to unfold with new revelations about their operations, methods, and …

Understanding Game Theory and Its Real-Life Applications in Life and Business

by Florida DanBusiness, Health & Wellness, Strategic October 26, 2024March 1, 2025Comments are Disabled

Game theory might sound like it’s all about video games, but it’s actually a fascinating field of study that applies to decision-making in real life. Developed in the 1940s by mathematicians John von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern, game theory explores how people make choices when the outcome depends not only on their actions but also …

How Fast is AI evolving?

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Strategic October 10, 2024October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

My original post on this topic was last year but AI is moving so fast, I felt like it was time for a quick update! Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is all the buzz now. Every company in just about every industry is finding a way to add, enhance, or integrate the capabilities of AI into …

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In our invasive world of “Privacy” is there really Secure Email?

by Florida DanBusiness, Privacy, Security, Strategic September 30, 2024October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

This is a conversation I hear more and more frequently and almost on a daily basis. I had a conversation this week with my friend Stefan regarding the latest data breach’s with Telegram which was previously thought by many to be a very secure chat application. In mid-2024, a massive data breach was revealed, involving …

Can I be Judgement-Proof? (part 1)

by Florida DanBusiness, Financial Health, Global, Strategic September 13, 2024September 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

I had a great discussion with a buddy during our lunch meeting yesterday and it raised this topic; Can I be judgement-proof? Let’s dive in! *Disclaimer- I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. ALWAYS seek counsel when exploring topics like this. If you think asset protection is just a thing for …

The Benefits of Banking in the Cayman Islands and Becoming a Resident

by Florida DanBusiness, Financial Health, Global, Strategic July 23, 2024August 12, 2024Comments are Disabled

After my most recent visit to Grand Cayman, several of my friends and clients have been asking me questions about the benefits of banking and becoming a Cayman Resident. I actually began this journey on behalf of several clients whom tasked me with learning more for them. Over the past decade, the amount of scrutiny …

Is Offshore Banking Right for Me? (and Legal?)

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Global, Strategic July 2, 2024August 6, 2024Comments are Disabled

Offshore banking and company formation are powerful tools for individuals and businesses seeking to optimize their financial strategies, protect assets, and take advantage of favorable regulatory environments. Here, we explore the key aspects of these practices and identify the best jurisdictions for both offshore banking and company formation. Offshore Banking Definition and Purpose: Offshore banking …

How do you protect my Privacy?

by Florida DanBusiness, Financial Health, Global, Strategic May 4, 2024July 9, 2024Comments are Disabled

One of the questions we always hear from prospective clients is how can you ensure my privacy? In a world where technology is evolving so rapidly, it’s a great question that deserves a complete answer. Every client’s needs are different and therefore we approach each situation with a clean slate. Public figures such as celebrities …