This article argues that one of the critical factors in effective leadership is 'consistency.'

Australia needs a consistent supply of rare earths; this includes extraction and the logistics chain that can deliver rare earths to where they are required.

In a demonstration of China's growing strength and blue water capabilities, it has recently launched a 'big deck' aircraft carrier narrowing the capability gap with US' big deck' carriers. However, the USA still has eleven operational aircraft carriers to China's two.

Chinese advanced destroyers, silent diesel-electric submarines, and dual-use merchant ships could pose a significant threat to the US and the US's allies and partners.

Saying sorry within the workplace too frequently and within the wrong context, can break down effective communication and damage relations.

When the UN voted for the formation of the state of Israel, the Arab world objected; this book excerpt examines how Israel defended itself from Arab nations and was able to establish the state of Israel.

Eliot Cohen argues that the best geo-strategic outcomes are achieved when the military is subjected to effective political control. Cohen examines Lincoln, Clemenceau, Churchill and Ben Gurion to support his case.

Japanese police admit that flaws in the security of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resulted in his assassination.

Shinzo Abe was one of the most transformative politicians of the post-war era. Few other Japanese leaders have left as deep an imprint on their country as he did. Japan is now in shock following his brutal assassination.

Okinawa in Japan and Sardinia in Italy are two of the places famous for having a high number of centenarians. However, these so-called 'Blue Zones' might not appear to be what they claim, and fraud and lying might be why these places seem to have a lot of centenarians.