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Pentagon Embraces Musk's Grok AI Chatbot Amid Global Outcry
The Pentagon has adopted Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot despite widespread international criticism and concerns over the technology's implications for national security and privacy....
Pentagon Embracing Musk's Grok AI Chatbot Amid Global Outcry
The Pentagon is reportedly adopting Elon Musk-backed Grok AI chatbot technology despite widespread international concern over privacy and security issues related to the integration of such tools withi...
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly Sues the Pentagon Over Punitive Actions
Senator Mark Kelly has taken legal action against the Department of Defense (DoD) following what he claims are attempts by the DoD leadership and military officials to punish him for his public warnin...
Trump to Hold National Security Meeting Tomorrow: Sanctions, Cyberattacks against Iran Among Options
President Trump plans to convene a national security meeting tomorrow to assess various strategic options including economic sanctions and cyber operations against Iran....
Trump Holds Security Meeting on Iran Sanctions and Cyber Attacks
US President Donald Trump held a National Security Council meeting to discuss various options regarding Iran, including potential sanctions and cyber warfare initiatives. The meeting involved high-lev...
Sweden Boosts Air Defense at Cost of Up to €1.4 Billion
Sweden plans to strengthen its air defense system with an investment estimated up to 1.4 billion euros. This initiative aims to enhance the country's national security infrastructure, aligning with re...
Trump repeats claim on Greenland: We need it and NATO must understand
U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark, emphasizing that the strategic importance of the territory is vital for both national security and NATO int...
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine security chief and hires a Canadian economic adviser
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made significant changes to his administration by replacing Andriy Yermak with Kyrylo Tymchyshyn as the head of the presidential administration's national s...
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine security chief and hires a Canadian economic adviser
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced the head of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) in what is seen as a significant move towards restructuring top-level national s...
President Meets with NSC Advisors from Coalition Countries in Kyiv
The President convened a meeting in Kyiv involving national security advisors from countries aligned in the 'Coalition of Willing' states, focusing on regional and international security strategies....
Trump orders Chinese-linked firm HieFo to divest US chip assets, cites national security
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order compelling HieFo Corporation, registered in Delaware, to divest semiconductor-related assets previously acquired from New Jersey-based Emcore Co...
Saudi Arabia sets executions record in 2025, putting 356 people to death
In 2025, Saudi authorities executed 356 individuals according to Agence France-Presse (AFP), a new record for the country. The majority of those executed were convicted of drug-related offenses as par...
AI is already leading. The question is whether we are
The article discusses how artificial intelligence is advancing faster than governance and policy frameworks can keep up with, particularly relevant for Australia's national security strategy. It highl...
Chinese-Backed Cyberattacks Target New Zealand, U.K., U.S.
Recent cyberattacks targeting New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States are suspected to have originated with backing from China. The attacks highlight escalating tensions between democra...
Pentagon Did Not Know Exact Time of Attack on Venezuela Due To Level of Secrecy
The Pentagon was unaware of the precise timing of an alleged attack plan against Venezuela due to high levels of secrecy surrounding the operation....
Investment vs. Aid: Why Trump’s New National Security Strategy Pivots to Economics in Africa
The Trump administration's new National Security Strategy marks a significant change in U.S.-Africa relations, emphasizing economic investment and trade over traditional aid. Research Fellow Lilly Har...
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s mitigation hearing set to begin ahead of sentencing
The mitigation hearing for Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faces charges related to national security, is scheduled to begin before his sentencing. His trial has garnered significant internation...
Are New Defense Companies Giving Away Sensitive Info Through Marketing?
The article discusses how new defense companies might be undermining U.S. national security efforts by oversharing sensitive information through marketing. It highlights the historical approach of rev...
Pete Hegseth Unleashes AI Tools Grok and Gemini for U.S. Military: A Partnership With Elon Musk
American political commentator Pete Hegseth discusses the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence tools, named 'Grok' and 'Gemini', in support of the U.S. military operations, with assistance f...
RNI (National Intelligence Service): Controversy Over Timing of Internal Personnel Changes Ahead of Dissolution
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea faces criticism over the timing of internal personnel adjustments ahead of its planned dissolution. The appropriateness of making such changes at...
Who Pays for Security?
The article discusses the financial burden and responsibilities of ensuring national security among different nations. It raises questions about who contributes most and whether the distribution is fa...
Column: The Foreign Policy Moves Donald Trump Got Right in 2025
This column discusses key foreign policy successes attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump during the year 2025. It outlines policies and diplomatic moves that positively impacted America's i...
China warns of foreign forces using AI deepfakes to stir panic and steal data
The Chinese Ministry of State Security has issued a warning about foreign entities using deepfake technology and other artificial intelligence tools to create public panic and gather sensitive data. T...
2025 Analysis: Operation Sindoor and the Definitive Shift in India’s National Security Paradigm
Operation Sindoor was undertaken by India as a response to a severe attack on Indian soil, aiming to shift its national security paradigm towards more assertive measures against Pakistan....
Where Trump has threatened to strike next
President Donald Trump issued verbal threats against multiple global governments throughout the week....
Trump: If we do not seize Greenland, Russia or China will
Former US President Donald Trump expressed concern that if the United States does not exert influence over Greenland, another country like Russia or China might take control of it....
Trump believes NATO does not fit into US national security strategy
President Trump continues to express opinions suggesting that NATO's strategic alignment with U.S. national security objectives is questionable....
Arunachal Guv meets CDS Chauhan, discusses key national security issues
Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, met with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in New Delhi for discussions on important national security matters....
President: Someone needs to apply the brakes when foreign policy becomes hawkish
Estonian President Alar Karis stated that Estonia's aggressive stance on foreign policy at times necessitates moderation and a careful balance in how and when messages are conveyed. He emphasized the ...
Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong lawyers for publisher, activists seek reduced jail time
Lawyers for Jimmy Lai, a former newspaper publisher, and two activists are arguing for less than 10 years in prison for their involvement in attempting to impose sanctions against Hong Kong and mainla...
Hong Kong slams attempts to ‘smear’ government ahead of Jimmy Lai mitigation
A senior Hong Kong official has criticized what they refer to as external attempts to 'smear' the government ahead of a mitigation hearing for pro-democracy activist and jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai....
The National Defence Strategy needs to give Australians clarity
The upcoming 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) should provide clarity on national security issues by outlining threats and strategic responses in a way that is accessible to the public....
Where Is The Real Putin: MI6 Officer Explains How To Tell Original Dictator From Doppelgangers
An ex-MI6 officer has provided insights on discerning the real Russian President Vladimir Putin from potential look-alikes or impostors. No additional details are given, other than this relates to a m...
Doomsday Plane Spotted at LAX Sparking Online Panic
A 'Doomsday' plane was spotted at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), causing concern and discussions among the public online. The aircraft is used by high-ranking officials in times of national ...
Zelenskyy Announces Another National Security Meeting for January 7 Following Leader Summit
President Zelenskyy has scheduled another national security meeting with his advisors on January 7th following an important leaders' summit. The details of the agenda and discussions from this meeting...
Judge Blocks Order Revoking Clearance
A judge has issued an order blocking another official's directive to revoke security clearance from someone involved in a case related to The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Details on the individuals invo...
Hong Kong authorities praise schools for major progress in fostering patriotism
The Hong Kong government has recognized schools' efforts in promoting patriotism among students over the past academic year, with national education integrated into daily teaching. An annual report hi...
Judge Blocks Order Revoking Clearance
A judge has issued an injunction blocking an order that would have revoked a person's security clearance in Northwest Arkansas. Details of the specific individual involved are not provided, but the ac...
US National Security Archive Releases Transcripts of Private Conversations
The US National Security Archive has released transcripts of private conversations. The details of these conversations are not provided in the given title....
Infrastructure resilience underpins national power
Modern national power relies not only on military doctrine, platforms, and weapons but also on robust infrastructure resilience. This includes maintaining network operations and data security under st...
Senator Kelly Sues The Pentagon Over Punitive Actions
U.S. Senator Mike Kelly has taken legal action against the Department of Defense (DoD), claiming that punitive actions aimed at him are unconstitutional. Details of the alleged punishments and the spe...
Mayo TD seeks security assurances ahead of Ireland EU presidency
A member of parliament (TD) from Mayo, Ireland has requested guarantees regarding national security as Ireland prepares to take on the role of European Union (EU) Presidency in 2023. The TD is seeking...