Taiwan faces constant Chinese pressure across the Strait, blending military threat with political coercion; sustaining stability requires resilient defence, whole-of-society preparedness, and carefully calibrated support from regional partners.

Asia’s power balance is shifting fast. China is closing the gap on the US. Australia has slipped beneath Russia despite many landmark deals-now sixth. Long-term influence depends on clear priorities, steady resources and real capability.

Frequent pickleball play is linked to higher mental wellbeing. A recent study shows a clear dose-response effect: playing three or more times weekly, or for longer sessions, correlates with significantly better mental health.

Operational resilience means sustaining critical functions under adversity by combining capacity, ability, and experience (CAE or ACE). This model emphasizes redundant/alternative paths, authority to adapt, and practicing failure to ensure systems bend rather than break.

Micronesia’s growing strategic importance reflects shifting regional priorities—its dispersed sites offer flexibility for major powers, yet local communities bear rising risks without meaningful safeguards or long-term protection. Could pressure allies to align with US.

A RAND report warns China’s People’s Liberation Army may be shifting toward mission command—delegating initiative to subordinates—potentially making it more agile, resilient, and harder for the U.S. and allies to disrupt through command-and-control strikes.

Single parents can make holidays joyful post-divorce by setting a positive tone, planning intentional solo activities, creating new traditions, and focusing on gratitude to transform challenging times into meaningful celebrations.

Australia’s growing role in US regional planning offers real advantages—yet it also demands clear boundaries to protect national decision-making, ensure genuine autonomy and strengthen long-term resilience across the north.

Growing climate shocks across the region highlight how resilience must link local readiness with national planning—ensuring communities can withstand disruption while keeping wider risks from escalating. Civil emergencies reveal gaps in national resilience.

Undersea cables face growing physical and cyber threats. Australia is assessing risks and capabilities to safeguard these links—vital to national stability and daily life—as cyber operations become fully active and central to modern security.