self-sufficiency

Joel Lambert, a Navy SEAL and survival show host, advises Americans to prepare for six to eight weeks without essential supplies like food, water, and medication. He emphasizes home-based self-sufficiency during emergencies such as natural disasters or power outages, categorizing needs into shelter, water, food, communication, and navigation.

Autonomous fighter jets are being targeted at the European market at the Farnborough Airshow. Major arms makers are competing for contracts, but the participation of US firms raises concerns about Europe's goal of achieving self-sufficiency in defense.

The article discusses the implications of neo-mercantilism, highlighting China's high self-sufficiency as a factor that reduces its vulnerability to coercion by other nations. It poses the question of who will prevail in this strategic economic competition.

Kekoa Kealoha, a candidate for State House District 30, emphasizes Hawaiʻi's potential to achieve a new level of self-sufficiency. He argues this opportunity should not be wasted.

The Kerala government plans to introduce marketing and business development divisions in the Agriculture department. The minister has directed mapping of all government and privately owned barren land in the state, with the next goal being food production self-sufficiency.

Hongkongers aim for self-sufficiency in old age, but a survey reveals they expect 14 years of care dependency and 17 years of financial dependence, among the highest in Asia. The Manulife Asia Care Survey 2026 highlights a 'clear readiness gap' between awareness and action in preventive healthcare and financial self-reliance among 1,000 respondents aged 18 and above.

The Trump administration is shifting focus from the 'Housing First' approach to address homelessness by emphasizing treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency. Programs with measurable results in these areas are being prioritized.

China is pursuing self-sufficiency in police dogs, with state media highlighting the value of home-grown canines. The focus is on reducing reliance on foreign-trained dogs and promoting domestic breeding programs.