The security challenge of conflict-related sexual violence The UN Security Council (UNSC) debated strategies for preventing and reducing conflict-related sexual violence in its annual debate on the issue last month. Speakers addressed structural discrimination and …
Sea state The US Navy plans reactivated its 2nd Fleet in response to a more assertive Russia. The fleet was disbanded in 2011 for cost saving and structural reasons. US Navy Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John Richardson, …
The beat Ergonomics of police body cameras Victoria Police have begun distributing body cameras to 11,000 frontline officers. Officers won’t be required to tell the public when the cameras are filming. Footage will be kept for …
There is general consensus among the government, civil society and industry sectors that data is a critical asset in our lives. Everything from knowing the weather in the morning to reading the news and checking …
Sea state Exercise Komodo 2018 will begin on 4 May. Over 30 countries will participate in the biennial multilateral naval exercise, including all 18 ASEAN-Plus nations—the 10 ASEAN countries plus Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, …
The beat Commemoration day for murder victim The UK Prime Minister has announced 22 April as a national day of commemoration for Stephen Lawrence. Lawrence was murdered in a racially motivated attack in south London in …
Australia, like many countries, provides overseas humanitarian assistance in times of humanitarian crises. As part of DFAT’s humanitarian strategy, Australia transfers money to Australian non-governmental organisations, international humanitarian agencies and UN agencies, which then provide supplies …
Sea state Albayrak Savunma, a Turkish drone manufacturer, says it has developed a ‘mobile naval mine’ capable of destroying any ship. The Wattozz sea mine features two cameras mounted in the eye sockets of its …
The beat Modern slavery A UK anti-slavery helpline identified nearly 5,000 potential victims in its first year of operation. The helpline received 3,710 calls from both the public and victims, and referred 1,450 cases to the police and …
Sea state Spain and Saudi Arabia have finalised a €2 billion deal to supply five Avante 2200 corvettes to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces. Constructed by Spanish shipbuilder Navantia, the Avante 2200 corvettes are based …
The beat Extended police mandate in Haiti The UN Security Council extended the mandate of the UN Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). The mission is supporting the national police and assisting the Haitian …
Sea state Taiwan’s plans to build domestically designed submarines has received a boost following the Trump administration’s approval of the marketing licence required before American companies can sell technology to Taiwan. News of the approval …