Australia's strategic conditions have worsened, with conflict warning times dropping below ten years.

May 2023 - E-Newsletter

Modi's visit to Sydney strengthens Australia-India commitment for an inclusive region. Defence cooperation, trade, and the Quad are important ongoing issues. The challenge is integrating India as a strategic partner in Australian foreign policy.

John Blackburn argues that The Strategic Review (DSR) lacks a comprehensive strategy or clear plan, with the promise of a National Defence Strategy only by mid-2024.

Some technology experts, now believe AI technology is approaching the intellectual capability of humans and this new development is creating uncertainty for the future of work as we know it

Applying emotional intelligence principles, specifically focusing on self-awareness and its connection to our physical and mental well-being, can assist in dealing with the challenges of workplace stress.

Disagreements with people whose opinions or ideas differ from each other are common in the workplace and usually end up costing the business in lost productivity, however, when handled appropriately, disagreements can be turned into positive interactions

This year’s federal budget demonstrates that Australia has big plans to buy US-made long-range strike capabilities—and eventually supply its own. It’s also the first time Defence funding has exceeded $50 billion.

In response to the invasion of Ukraine, sanctions have resulted in Russian banks being largely cut off from Western payment systems. Consequently, Moscow is struggling to convert foreign currencies.

There's a lot of buzz about artificial intelligence these days. But what organizations really need to do is figure out how AI can actually help them. Once they've got that down, they can decide what skills they need to make the most of this new tech.