Our content is increasingly microtargeted in the hands of the few, deepfaked and AI-driven. The consequences are that we can lose our shared understanding of the basic facts and processes, and ultimately affect the future of democracy.

The summit in Astana between China and Central Asian leaders underscores Beijing's deepening regional ties, potentially reshaping Eurasian geopolitics and impacting strategic considerations for partners like Australia.

NATO’s ability to sustain large-scale operations now depends on rebuilding critical infrastructure, civil-military coordination, and merchant capacity—without these, frontline support may be too slow or vulnerable to survive. National shipping needs stronger policy incentives.

The first Japanese V-22 Ospreys arrived at their new home base of Camp Saga, in south-western Japan. The move is part of Japan’s military build-up, designed to deter China’s increasingly assertive maritime actions in the area.

Brazil is adopting a Gross National Happiness Index. Like Bhutan, the intention is to measure societal progress beyond the conventional international economic yardsticks by giving emphasis to happiness, environmental balance, and sound governance.

Effective feedback enhances performance only when it's well-delivered and well-received. Mastering honest, credible, and constructive feedback fosters resilience, trust, and growth in high-stakes, team-dependent environments.

Global alliances are realigning as great powers pursue regional influence—smaller nations are adapting by balancing relationships based on self-interest rather than longstanding ideological commitments. The multipolar order weakens traditional partnerships while USAID cuts suit China.

Some scammers will now call you—pretending to be your bank; then ask you to verify your identity by reading out a one-time passcode that is sent out, which authorises a withdrawal from your account.

Banter, jokes and even swearing are commonly experienced within workplaces. They may be part of workplace cultures, but that doesn’t exempt them from crossing the line into unacceptable behaviour. Referencing policies and misconduct cases will help reinforce appropriate behaviours.

Drone technologies face increasing vulnerabilities to jamming and hijacking, prompting new methods of autonomous conflict. Fibre-optic drones are tethered directly to the pilot’s operating system, making the drone impervious to signal jamming and spoofing devices.