Long wars strain brittle systems. Russia’s campaign shows how hubris, sanctions, and attrition compound over time—eroding economic strength, elite cohesion, and strategic options. History suggests endurance favours adaptable societies, not imperial ambition.

Feeling well appears to come first. Higher wellbeing predicts stronger self-control over time. Discipline alone does not lift happiness. Positive emotion seems to fuel persistence, focus, and follow-through—reshaping how people should approach goals and performance.

Quantum navigation offers precise positioning without satellites. It works underwater and underground. Trials show promise, but ruggedisation remains key—success would reduce disruption risks, protect critical systems, and strengthen resilience where signals fail or are denied.

Ukraine struck a submarine in harbour using an unmanned underwater drone. The attack shows how ports and fixed assets are exposed. Innovation now shapes maritime risk and rewards those who adapt faster.

Continuous deterrence relies on people most of all. Long, silent patrols impose heavy human costs. Commitment, trust, and resilience sustain credibility—yet, the author argues, ageing systems and delayed investment push teams and families far beyond limits once judged unacceptable.

Deep sleep strengthens memory and reshapes how the brain retrieves information. More time in slow wave sleep improves recall and shifts memory networks overnight—highlighting sleep as a quiet driver of learning, performance, and cognitive resilience.

Trade deals now rise or fall on trust. Facts alone are not enough. Clear stories matter. Shared narratives build consent—without them, agreements face backlash, distortion, and slow erosion, even when the economics are sound.

Research shows caffeine lifts positive mood most strongly soon after waking. The effect fades as the day goes on. It seems to boost enthusiasm more than it reduces stress—making timing, fatigue, and context key to everyday performance and wellbeing.

Global violence is becoming more frequent and less restrained. States and armed groups are normalising harm to civilians. Data shows protest, insurgency, and conflict spreading—challenging assumptions about stability.

Ukraine is targeting oil tankers linked to Russia’s shadow fleet beyond its waters. The strikes aim to cut war funding, expose sanction gaps, and highlight rising risks to shipping, energy supply, and undersea infrastructure.