Strategic Influence

Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, the United States Is Unprepared for Terrorism’s Next Wave

Drones, autonomous weapons, algorithmic recruitment and propaganda are expanding extremist capabilities faster than national safeguards. Fragmented agencies, lagging legal system and weakened prevention programs leave critical infrastructure and communities increasingly exposed.
7 minutes
Military Management

US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports

Disabling advertising trackers aims to reduce risks from commercially sold location data amid concerns adversaries could use it to track deployed troops. Experts, however, warn other tracking methods remain possible.
3 minutes
Air & Space Power

Who Holds the Switch? The Paradox of Australia’s Space Security

Australia’s first Statement on Space recognises dependence on foreign-controlled space systems but predominately addresses risks through industry and procurement measures. Critics argue Australia lacks a clear security framework to reduce vulnerabilities and control space capabilities.
7 minutes
HMS Anson passes HMAS Arafura, HMAS Stirling
Technology & Innovation

China’s submarine crews are using warship sounds to improve target tracking

Centralising acoustic signatures from exercises enables submarine crews to reacquire manoeuvring contacts after detection loss. The capability could increase allied anti-submarine warfare demands and expose less-protected logistics vessels, though effectiveness against countermeasures remains uncertain.
3 minutes
Strategic Influence

Iran is forging a new ring of proxies to threaten US allies in the Gulf, officials say

Iran-backed militias suffered major losses in the conflicts following Hamas’ 2023 attack on Israel. Now, some experts say Iran is encouraging Iraqi militias to threaten Saudi Arabia and other American allies in the Gulf.
7 minutes
Communication & Cognition

3 Ways Emotionally Intelligent People Keep Drama Away

Emotionally intelligent people reduce drama by avoiding petty power struggles, delaying gratification in favour of meaningful priorities, and practising gratitude. This helps strengthen relationships, promote self-discipline, and maintain a positive, conflict-free outlook.
5 minutes
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Military Management

US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports

Disabling advertising trackers aims to reduce risks from commercially sold location data amid concerns adversaries could use it to track deployed troops. Experts, however, warn other tracking methods remain possible.
3 minutes
Air & Space Power

Who Holds the Switch? The Paradox of Australia’s Space Security

Australia’s first Statement on Space recognises dependence on foreign-controlled space systems but predominately addresses risks through industry and procurement measures. Critics argue Australia lacks a clear security framework to reduce vulnerabilities and control space capabilities.
7 minutes
Strategic Influence

Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, the United States Is Unprepared for Terrorism’s Next Wave

Drones, autonomous weapons, algorithmic recruitment and propaganda are expanding extremist capabilities faster than national safeguards. Fragmented agencies, lagging legal system and weakened prevention programs leave critical infrastructure and communities increasingly exposed.
7 minutes
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Cyber

Essential AI agent security questions

AI agents are outpacing identity architectures designed for humans and deterministic machines. Continuous discovery, least-privilege connections, runtime behavioural monitoring, human approvals and kill switches are required to contain machine-speed failures at scale.
6 minutes
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