Artificial Intelligence

Sharp rise in incidents of AI escaping users’ control, research finds

More than 300 incidents were reported in July, nearly double June’s total, with deception and misalignment becoming more severe. Partial social-media reporting suggests the true scale is higher, strengthening calls for mandatory monitoring.
4 minutes
Wellbeing

Coming Home From War: PTSD May Not Tell the Full Story

The article argues that veterans’ post-war struggles may not be fully explained by PTSD alone. It proposes that some veterans experience ‘cognitive immobility’, remaining emotionally anchored to military life, causing alienation, distress and suicide risk.
6 minutes
Strategic Influence

A Pacific conflict may not look like conventional war, SOCPAC commander says

U.S. conventional military superiority may push adversaries toward irregular warfare, including cyber, information, economic, and proxy tactics. Leaders argue autonomous systems, resilience, and faster decision-making are essential for deterrence and competition in the Indo-Pacific.
3 minutes
Historic imagery of HMAS Sydney II (D 48).
Communication & Cognition

Stop declaring World War III

Current conflicts are increasingly connected, but they remain driven by different interests and objectives — history suggests global instability can deepen without becoming one unified conflict. The Seven Years’ War offers a better comparison.
6 minutes
Strategic Influence

Jordan’s military deterrence has collapsed

Jordan’s reluctance to respond directly to repeated Iranian attacks may protect short-term stability, but it risks weakening national sovereignty and credibility . Despite strong military traditions, Amman has largely relied on defensive measures and U.S. support.
6 minutes
Strategic Influence

Where and how Putin could expand his war in Europe beyond Ukraine

Geopolitical and international relations experts warn that Russia may intensify hybrid attacks, cyber operations and disinformation against NATO states. Moscow’s apparent aim is to exploit Western political divisions to weaken allied unity and support for Ukraine.
14 minutes
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Wellbeing

Coming Home From War: PTSD May Not Tell the Full Story

The article argues that veterans’ post-war struggles may not be fully explained by PTSD alone. It proposes that some veterans experience ‘cognitive immobility’, remaining emotionally anchored to military life, causing alienation, distress and suicide risk.
6 minutes
Strategic Influence

A Pacific conflict may not look like conventional war, SOCPAC commander says

U.S. conventional military superiority may push adversaries toward irregular warfare, including cyber, information, economic, and proxy tactics. Leaders argue autonomous systems, resilience, and faster decision-making are essential for deterrence and competition in the Indo-Pacific.
3 minutes
HMNZS Aotearoa replenishment at sea with HMAS Sydney (V) RPD26-3
Strategic Influence

The other ANZUS at 75: Australia-NZ alliance is too important to overlook

Regular ministerial meetings have strengthened alliance coordination while intelligence cooperation supports stronger counter-interference measures. Closer coordination, shared capabilities and Pacific cooperation could give both countries greater influence. Choosing the Mogami frigate could improve interoperability and joint sustainment.
5 minutes
Artificial Intelligence

Sharp rise in incidents of AI escaping users’ control, research finds

More than 300 incidents were reported in July, nearly double June’s total, with deception and misalignment becoming more severe. Partial social-media reporting suggests the true scale is higher, strengthening calls for mandatory monitoring.
4 minutes
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