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George Kennan urged American leadership and patience to counter the Soviets. Instead, the Cold War ensued

While some were considering military action against an expansionist USSR, George Kennan convinced the Truman Administration there was a better strategy.

Technology & Innovation

Covid’s Forgotten Hero: The Untold Story Of The Scientist Whose Breakthrough Made The Vaccines Possible

Without Ian MacLachlan’s innovative delivery system, Moderna and Pfizer might not have been able to get their mRNA vaccines into human cells safely.

An Australian Army soldier from 1st Brigade loads an F89 Minimi light support weapon on top of a Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle at Ellendale Mine near Derby, Western Australia, during Exercise Northern Shield 2016

4 September 2021

Military Management

The rigged test of leadership.

The ‘Glass cliff’ refers to organisations in trouble placing a person from under-represented groups, such as women, into leadership positions—when whom-so-ever was in the job was bound to fail.

Military History

Carl Spaatz: An Air Power Strategist

Carl Spaatz was one of America’s foremost strategic air power thinkers; his experiences in WW1 and command appointments in WW2 and beyond ensured that he could effectively apply theory to practice.

Military History

"The Most Complete Naval Victory": How America Smashed Japan at Midway

The US' victory at Midway was due to a superior strategy and a very high level of tactical leadership.

On the 21st of January 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon. Marise Payne, with the Minister for Defence, the Hon. Peter Dutton, UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, the Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP and Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP held a meeting at Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia for the 11th Annual Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN)

3 September 2021

Strategic Influence

3 ways to upgrade democracy for the 21st century.

Max Rashbrooke believes current technology provides the opportunity for all citizens to have a meaningful say in their government’s decision-making processes.

Royal Australian Navy sailors watch a ceremoney commemorating the 79th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea held at Russell Offices, Canberra.

3 September 2021

Military History

The Battle of the Coral Sea 1942: The First Aircraft Carrier Battle in History

How the Battle of the Coral Sea unfolded without real time ISR to inform decision making.

Royal Australian Navy sailors from Australia's Federation Guard stand guard as part of the catafalque party around the Australian-American Memorial during the Battle of Coral Sea 80th anniversary commemoration service at Russell Offices in Canberra.

3 September 2021

Military History

Battle of the Coral Sea - Panel Discussion

The Battle of the Coral Sea was the first naval battle fought by aircraft from carriers. Are there any lessons for today’s Air Force?

Why do COVID-19 breakthrough infections occur?

Vaccine type, immune fitness, and virus variant are all factors that can contribute to breakthrough infections in people who are immunised against COVID-19.

Military History

Battle of Kursk (Military History)

This article describes the Battle of Kursk, the terrible casualties and the end of Germany’s ability to launch an offensive against the Soviet Union.