An Air India crash that killed 260 has raised disturbing questions over cockpit actions, automation, and fuel control failure. The incident underscores the complexity of modern aviation investigations and risks tied to procedural ambiguity.

Sudan’s Kordofan region, rich in oil and geopolitically critical, has become the epicentre of a brutal power struggle. The protracted conflict reveals the strategic importance—and vulnerability—of energy corridors in contested zones.

A Bangladeshi Air Force jet crashed into a local school killing 31 people, mostly children. This tragedy underscores the critical importance of training safety, maintenance protocols, and civil-military emergency coordination in densely populated areas.

The Philippines is seeking international help on China by documenting and publicizing China’s aggressive actions. Manila also seems increasingly inclined to see its own security as connected to that of the broader region.

When pressure peaks, the best leaders turn inward—grounding themselves in purpose, values, and emotional regulation. This article explores the habits of high-stakes leadership that promote calm, clarity, and action under fire.

Air control is no longer absolute. Nations must adapt to complex, contested skies where mutual denial, and flexible tactics define strategy. Small drones remain effective in denied airspace. Operational planning must accept partial superiority.

The author argues AUKUS enhances national resilience. True self-reliance means securing sea lanes with advanced capability, not abandoning partnerships that strengthen sovereign industry. With Australia importing most of its refined fuel, the maritime domain is crucial.

Some of our greatest strengths emerge in unexpected places. This article encourages reflection on talents developed outside your formal role—and how they can unlock creativity, meaning, and better leadership in professional settings.

Our content is increasingly microtargeted in the hands of the few, deepfaked and AI-driven. The consequences are that we can lose our shared understanding of the basic facts and processes, and ultimately affect the future of democracy.

Brazil is adopting a Gross National Happiness Index. Like Bhutan, the intention is to measure societal progress beyond the conventional international economic yardsticks by giving emphasis to happiness, environmental balance, and sound governance.