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Strategic Momentum Matrix

Unified analysis of 19 Nations across five core site selection criteria.

Site Selection Methodology

Main Criteria for Site Review

Criterion PillarMeasurement ObjectivePrimary Index Sources
Accessibility & ReachLogistical capacity for visitor throughput and global friction-less transit.IATA Connectivity, World Bank LPI.
Environmental & GeologicalPassive stability for 10,000-year duration against tectonic and climatic decay.Yale EPI, USGS Craton Age Maps.
Social & GeopoliticalSymbolic weight, national desire, and long-term neutrality in global conflict.Global Peace Index (GPI), UNESCO Records.
Financial & GovernanceInstitutional endurance, fiscal reserve availability, and oversight continuity.FM Global Resilience, Sovereign Credit.
Regulatory & ZoningContinuity of property law, development velocity, and planning certainty.WJP Rule of Law Index, Freedom Index.

Momentum Composition

Will Factor (Y) =

  • • Social & Geopolitical
  • • Financial & Governance

Speed Factor (X) =

  • • Regulatory & Zoning
  • • Accessibility & Reach
  • • Environmental & Geological

Pillar Integration

Translating static site data into active execution forces for 10,000-year infrastructure.

Stable Rocks = Faster Approvals

High Will = Project Acceleration

Strategic Momentum: Will vs Speed

Aspiration Friction
Strategic Sprint
Legacy Stasis
Efficient Utility

Quadrant Definitions

Strategic Sprint

High social/political will matches rapid regulatory velocity and geological stability. Turnkey state execution capability.

Aspiration Friction

Strong sovereign intent slowed by multi-layered financial oversight, legal hurdles, or accessibility friction.

Efficient Utility

High-velocity regulatory and geological frameworks where symbolic political will is secondary to technical function.

Legacy Stasis

Moderate intent and slower regulatory movement. Sites representing passive stability without active project momentum.

Strategic Criteria Radar

Comparing All 19 Nations across methodology pillars

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Technical Pillar Analysis

Country Accessibility & Reach Environmental & Geological Social & Geopolitical Financial & Governance Regulatory & Zoning Speed Factor (X) Will Factor (Y)

Qualitative Narrative Analysis

Country AccessibilityGeologicalGeopolitical FinancialRegulatoryKey Rationale

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