US increasingly depends on space. Its adversaries are developing the capability to deny access while simultaneously using space to target and attack terrestrial forces. A hefty budget is required to develop appropriate electronic warfare capability.

Australia’s security demands urgent procurement reform—outdated processes waste time and money, delay critical capability, and risk leaving the nation vulnerable. Rapid technological change requires timely, effective, and efficient responses—not just spending.

France has reaffirmed its Indo-Pacific priorities—strengthening ties with Australia through climate action, regional cooperation, and security partnerships, while balancing European commitments. ASEAN gains a stronger focus while future Australian cooperation looks positive.

The author argues that Indo-Pacific states are rejecting binary alignment. At Shangri-La Dialogue, many advocated for strategic autonomy, forming overlapping coalitions, and pursuing regional agency instead of siding with either the US or China.

The authors argue that true drone swarming—autonomous, distributed, adaptive behaviour—is not yet operational in military forces. Current systems focus on numbers, not resilient network architecture. Real swarming requires infrastructure redesign and doctrinal shifts.

The author of this article explores how some HR managers now label workers as ‘older’ from age 51, risking age bias. Instead, the focus should be on attitude, aptitude, and contribution, rather than age.

Australia’s approach is through security and institutional partnerships; New Zealand via diplomatic ties and visa waivers. NZ faces diplomatic tensions with Kiribati and Cook Islands. The Pacific Island Forum could be a potential mediating body.

The article examines the phenomenon of the "invisible resigner"—employees quietly disengaging, rather than quitting. It guides HR on re-engaging these individuals via proactive check-ins, clearer role expectations, and opportunities for influence and belonging.

Gregory Poling contends China’s coercive actions in the South China Sea—once effective—now fail to intimidate ASEAN states. Pushback has grown via diplomacy, modernization, and alliances; shifting the regional strategic balance

The author argues Australia should develop road-mobile ballistic missile capabilities via partnerships with Israel or South Korea. These systems would enhance deterrence by providing long-range, survivable strike options under conditions of strategic uncertainty.