Perception forms the basis for many decisions, regardless of the actual truth. Especially true in International Relations. This article by Chris Field, reviews the updated edition of Robert Jervis's key book 'Perception and Misperception in International Politics: New Edition'.

Recent lessons from Ukraine have shown the powerful impact that social media can have in modern warfare. With the widespread adoption of social networking sites, all warfighters must be aware of and appreciate the utility and pitfalls of this new medium of open source intelligence gathering and information exchange in modern conflicts.

This article posits that the Australian Army is currently not adequately prepared for the ammunition requirements of modern warfare and suggests improvements to existing logistics systems.