Union soldiers were issued 36 pounds of coffee annually, which boosted their morale and overall well-being. On the other hand, Confederate troops found it difficult to obtain coffee. In the fiscal year 2022, the US military consumed an estimated $94 million worth of coffee, which probably also helped to improve morale.

The new research confirms that the future of work will be enduring and feature a flexible and adaptable model. This model will embrace both in-person and remote work. However, there is a daunting reality that some businesses will face, as some of their workers will never return to the office.

The recently published Defence Strategic Review has provided a worrying description of the current strategic circumstances. Our military planners cannot simply focus on preparing for potential threats as we are already facing those threats.

The Defence Strategic Review aims to transform the Australian Defence Force into a force that can deter aggression, particularly from Beijing, and promote regional peace. The plan involves modernizing defence capabilities, investing in new technologies, and collaborating with regional partners to enhance collective defence and protect Australia's interests.

The compliance with the highly secure encryption standard, Advanced Encryption Standard 256 (AES-256), should ensure virtual uncrackability and is commonly used by many of the most popular VPN providers to protect private data. However, the term "military-grade" may simply be a marketing tool.

In May 1943, the RAF bombed German dams to disrupt their war production using Lancaster bombers and a new weapon called the "bouncing bomb". The bomb had to be dropped at a specific height and speed to bounce across the water and destroy the dam.

New Zealand's women, peace and security agenda has stalled since the first National Action Plan expired in 2019. Despite positive progress, the lack of a new plan risks NZ falling behind other countries in the region and missing out on important opportunities.

The categorical imperative is the moral obligation to act as you would be willing to have everyone else so act. The author argues that every decision we make contributes to a new cultural norm and can impact the success of an organisation.

Workforce shortages are creating smaller workgroups, putting more pressure on routine tasks, and making it difficult to focus on the operational and strategic roles and inputs—while also adversely affecting worker health and welfare.

The Strategist argues that the Australian government must prioritise resilience and preparedness policies to tackle its security challenges.