Artificial Intelligence

AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn

The US Congress heard concerns that AI-driven military targeting may outpace meaningful human oversight, making approval alone insufficient. Witnesses urged stronger accountability, auditing, training and civilian-harm tracking as AI increasingly shapes life-and-death decisions.
8 minutes
Military Management

Australia releases new statistics for Australian Defence Force recruitment, retention

Recruitment and retention reached 25-year highs in FY2025-26. Government figures show more than 8,100 new recruits, a workforce exceeding 64,000, and the lowest separation rate in 15 years. 69,000 target by 2030's.
3 minutes
Leadership

The common mistake modern leaders make in uncertain times

Leadership requires transparency, courage, and human-centred skills amid constant change and AI disruption. Leaders build trust by embracing vulnerability, communicating openly in uncertainty, and developing emotional intelligence, empathy, and self-awareness.
4 minutes
Strategic Influence

US shows value of uncrewed vessels

Uncrewed underwater vessels can survey mines and gather acoustic data without risking sailors in contested waters. Their capture, however, may expose technical signatures, onboard information and autonomous programming while highlighting communication and ethical constraints.
4 minutes
Strategic Influence

The Graham sanctions act is a chance to punish Putin. Here’s what the White House should do next.

The Act seeks to pressure Russia by targeting oil and gas revenues through tariffs on major importers and sanctions evaders. Viewed as a tool to strengthen leverage over Moscow, its effectiveness will depend on implementation.
5 minutes
Wellbeing

Why Do I Keep Replaying Conversations in My Head?

Fear of rejection can turn ordinary social interactions into prolonged rumination. This article explains how anxiety, confirmation bias, and reassurance-seeking can reinforce self-doubt, while emphasizing that embarrassment does not necessarily mean wrongdoing.
8 minutes
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