PIF hack highlights the need for cyber capacity building
The public revelation this month that the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat had been hacked has exposed significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the region. This breach, which possibly went undetected for months, has again thrust the Pacific islands into the middle of a cyber blame game between China and Australia.
UK and Australia to negotiate new bilateral treaty as landmark meeting of AUKUS defence ministers set to begin
The UK government has announced it is set to negotiate a new bilateral treaty with Australia as it prepares to host the first meeting of AUKUS defence ministers ever to be held outside the United States. Described as a “first of its kind” agreement, the treaty is expected to focus on the core elements of the delivery of SSN-AUKUS, a tri-laterally developed class of nuclear-powered submarines.
Australia must be wary of Beijing’s ears and hands in consumer goods
Washington moved to effectively ban Chinese electric vehicles from the US market in a decision that should fundamentally reshape how we view the national security risks posed by internet-connected consumer technology. Australia will need to step up too.
AFP Leads Global Effort To Combat Synthetic Drugs
The AFP will lead a new initiative to target and disrupt the trafficking of synthetic drugs and precursor chemicals throughout the world on behalf of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats. The Coalition was formed in July 2023 to combat the global threat of synthetic drugs through policing, public health and policy initiatives.
Australian woman arrested at Turkish Airport for alleged ties to terror group Kurdistan Workers' Party
The Australian government has begun providing consular support to an Australian woman arrested by Turkish intelligence agencies on charges of belonging to a terrorist cell in Turkey.
United Nations: AI’s rapid evolution demands more cooperative international policy ecosystems
The UN announced a new collaboration between the OECD and the UN to improve global AI governance, emphasizing the need for civil services to work together in real time. This partnership will focus on promoting safe, inclusive, and human-centred AI policies globally.
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