Water scarcity driven by climate change will destabilise nations, strain cities, and intensify international disputes—making fresh water a central factor in future global security and economic resilience. Water shortages could halve global food production.

This article argues that memories, and the meaning we assign to them, are not fixed. Through memory reconsolidation, we can reframe past experiences, transform trauma into resilience, and reshape our personal narratives.

Australia’s security demands urgent procurement reform—outdated processes waste time and money, delay critical capability, and risk leaving the nation vulnerable. Rapid technological change requires timely, effective, and efficient responses—not just spending.

Norway’s security agency revealed that pro-Russian hackers briefly gained control of a dam’s systems, manipulating valves to release water—an act of cyber hybrid-warfare, demonstrating adversary capabilities without physical destruction.

Addressing psychosocial safety requires changing hearts and minds—not just procedures. Workplace cultures reliant on compliance can miss root challenges. Leaders must drive adaptive changes to embed real behaviour shifts and psychological safety.

This article explores how mimicry, imitation and modelling others can accelerate skill development, boost confidence and raise performance standards. It argues that adopting 'expert' mindsets can unlock hidden potential in competitive and professional contexts.

Part of AUKUS Pillar II technology sharing, the un-crewed submarine was directed across hemispheres during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. The UK, Australia, and the US are currently working with Japan on underwater acoustic communications.

Australia’s investments in digital infrastructure, like cyber resilience and Pacific connectivity, contribute to deterrence. Defence-related donations and partnerships reinforce security by building robust, trusted infrastructure in the region.

The author outlines phrases that exacerbate anxiety—like “just calm down”—and suggests empathetic alternatives that foster understanding and emotional support. The focus is on compassionate communication that validates, rather than dismisses distress.

Ukraine is integrating ground robots into casualty evacuation operations, significantly reducing medic risk and enabling faster, more flexible responses under fire. These systems shift traditional battlefield medical dynamics toward automation and force protection.