Military Management

China's purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability

Xi Jinping’s purge has strengthened his control but may have weakened China’s war readiness. Despite leadership vacancies and uncertainty over Taiwan contingencies, the PLA continues routine operations, with key command appointments unlikely before 2027.
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Wellbeing

Real Self-Care Is Discipline, Not Comfort

True self-care isn’t comfort or avoidance; it means choosing disciplined actions aligned with your values. This approach balances effort with purposeful rest, and keeping promises to yourself to build confidence, self-respect, and lasting well-being.
5 minutes
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Strategic Influence

Solomon Islands: how 100 days of Wale reshaped its foreign policy

Prime Minister Wale has strengthened Solomon Islands’ regional and international relationships, but domestic political instability could limit the durability of these changes and complicate Australia’s engagement. Expanded meetings with the United States and Japan.
7 minutes
Strategic Influence

‘My friend’: Anthony Albanese announces $60m more for Ukraine at Zelenskyy meeting

As well as the additional support, the nations signed a 10-year security agreement that includes potentially jointly producing air-defence missiles and drones. The Prime Minister also argued the international order is outdated and requires stronger partnerships.
3 minutes
Artificial Intelligence

Anthony Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare and he expressed ‘extreme concern’ to Sam Altman

The agent gained unauthorised access to a Medicare statistics portal, prompting Australian investigations. No patient data appears compromised, but the breach and delayed disclosure have triggered government scrutiny and legal review.
6 minutes
Cyber

Poor data sharing undermining EU cyber defences, auditors say

Auditors have warned that a lack of information sharing between member states is weakening EU cybersecurity efforts. National laws hinder cross-border reporting, leaving major incidents underreported and reducing the effectiveness of collective response measures.
2 minutes
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Military Management

China's purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability

Xi Jinping’s purge has strengthened his control but may have weakened China’s war readiness. Despite leadership vacancies and uncertainty over Taiwan contingencies, the PLA continues routine operations, with key command appointments unlikely before 2027.
5 minutes
1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Tully.
Wellbeing

Real Self-Care Is Discipline, Not Comfort

True self-care isn’t comfort or avoidance; it means choosing disciplined actions aligned with your values. This approach balances effort with purposeful rest, and keeping promises to yourself to build confidence, self-respect, and lasting well-being.
5 minutes
Strategic Influence

Bookshelf: An agenda for preventing the next world war

Future conflict may combine conventional, cyber, space, proxy and information warfare while drones compress decisions and overturn military economics. Preventing escalation requires strategic memory, faster adaptation and whole-of-society economic, energy and defence resilience.
4 minutes
Artificial Intelligence

Anthony Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare and he expressed ‘extreme concern’ to Sam Altman

The agent gained unauthorised access to a Medicare statistics portal, prompting Australian investigations. No patient data appears compromised, but the breach and delayed disclosure have triggered government scrutiny and legal review.
6 minutes
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