As well as Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, the report includes transnational criminals, terrorists, other nonstate actors, cyber and biosecurity. China is now number two in space with global coverage many areas.

Organisations, including defence, have need for massive data storage and associated electrical supply. They need coordinated backups and contingencies in case of surges or outages. Managers need to be aware of these data storage vulnerabilities.

AI supremacy is crucial for national security. US company Nvidia's GPUs are central to AI development.Striking a balance between technological advancement and safeguarding national interests is vital but, export controls may spur Chinese technological development.

Russia's relationship with North Korea may transform after the war in Ukraine, becoming more selective in areas of cooperation. Post-war, Russia will prioritize restoring economic ties with the West, keeping Pyongyang as a backup option.

The planned “Iron Dome for America” could be a more advanced version of Israel’s Iron Dome built on existing space-based technology to counter missile threats. Space-based interceptors may be considered as part of realistic technological expectations.

Sticking to New Year's resolutions is challenging, often leading to the "false hope syndrome"—yet the key lies in setting achievable, realistic, and measurable goals

Training provided to Ukrainian soldiers by European nations significantly enhances Ukraine's military capabilities in its conflict with Russia. This training, which focuses on advanced warfare tactics, is essential for Ukraine's success.

"Blood and Ruins: The Last Imperial War, 1931-1945" examines World War II as a global conflict driven by imperial ambitions.

The Interpreter argues that Australia's Defence Strategic Review (DSR-2023) should have been preceded by an integrated National Security Strategy to address comprehensive security challenges.

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.