Generational Trauma: How Stress Gets Passed Down

Generational trauma occurs when severe stress alters parenting or environments, allowing the effects of trauma to persist across descendants. This impacts people long after the original events and underscores the need for early intervention.

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DroneShield signs counter-drone research agreement with DSTG

Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) has signed an agreement with DroneShield to advance counter-drone capabilities through shared testing, data exchange, and collaborative R&D, strengthening Australian Defence Force protection against emerging un-crewed aerial threats.

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The Iran Land War Illusion

Assumptions about a large-scale ground conflict overlook practical constraints—geography, politics, and cost make such scenarios unlikely, while misreading these limits risks poor planning and flawed expectations. Strategic planning must reflect realistic operational limitations.

Will I Know When I'm Dead?

Research suggests that some people experience vivid awareness, out‑of‑body perception, and clarity during clinical death. This challenges assumptions that consciousness ends when the brain stops and indicates an incomplete understanding of death and consciousness.

The Hidden Practices That Make Accountability Work

A culture of accountability arises when leaders create clarity, support, and psychological safety. With feedforward and a growth mindset, accountability shifts from blame to development, enabling conditions for success to be intentionally, and cooperatively, built.

Technology & Innovation

EOS announces first defence industry sale to India, additional contract to Middle East

EOS achieved its first defence industry sale to India with the R800 naval system, strengthening Indo-Pacific market access, while also securing a $17 million Middle East R400 contract supporting near-term revenue growth.

Strategic Influence

Are Long-Term NATO–South Korea Defense Ties Possible? Transitioning From an Arms Exporter to a Trusted Defense Partner

South Korea aims to transition from a fast, reliable arms supplier to a fully embedded NATO defence partner by localizing production, enhancing technological cooperation, and aligning politically with Europe amid shifting global security dynamics.

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DroneShield signs counter-drone research agreement with DSTG

Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) has signed an agreement with DroneShield to advance counter-drone capabilities through shared testing, data exchange, and collaborative R&D, strengthening Australian Defence Force protection against emerging un-crewed aerial threats.

Generational Trauma: How Stress Gets Passed Down

Generational trauma occurs when severe stress alters parenting or environments, allowing the effects of trauma to persist across descendants. This impacts people long after the original events and underscores the need for early intervention.

Will I Know When I'm Dead?

Research suggests that some people experience vivid awareness, out‑of‑body perception, and clarity during clinical death. This challenges assumptions that consciousness ends when the brain stops and indicates an incomplete understanding of death and consciousness.

The Hidden Practices That Make Accountability Work

A culture of accountability arises when leaders create clarity, support, and psychological safety. With feedforward and a growth mindset, accountability shifts from blame to development, enabling conditions for success to be intentionally, and cooperatively, built.

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