In the 1990s—when the Cold War between the USSR (Russia) and the USA ended—NATO countries reduced their defence expenditure; however, since Putin invaded Ukraine, there has been a dramatic increase in US armament sales to NATO countries.

The requirement for healthcare professionals to share data between GPs, chemists, physios, etc., increases the risks of data breaches; therefore, violations must be reported as soon as they occur.

In 2021 Australia supplied approximately fifty per cent of the world's lithium—lithium is not scarce, but it isn't easy to extract.

The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System NASAMS is a medium to long-range air defence missile system—which should prove effective against Russian drones and missiles.

The current life expectancy for Australians in 2022 is 85.4 for females and 81.3 years for males—however, in 2023, life expectancy at birth is likely to fall by about six months.

It was Rishi Sunak's first visit to Ukraine since becoming UK Prime Minister in October 2022.

The author of this article asserts that social media networks are anything but social—they’re toxic—and further, social media platforms are beginning to unravel.

The application of economic measures against Russia is proving relatively effective in isolating Russia from many global markets—which reduces Russia's ability to buy armaments from foreign sellers.

Australian businesses' cyberdefences might not be as good as businesses operating in other countries—which might be why cybercriminals are targeting them.

The UK has suffered considerable turmoil over the last few years, which has made it difficult for businesses to plan ahead. However, recent UK research shows that digital skills—vital to business success—might have been neglected. Worth considering whether any of these findings apply to Australia.