An anonymous veteran described the Australian special forces’ culture as competitive, lacking in accountability, and focused on self-glorification.
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We need to acknowledge that 'band of brothers' military culture has a dark underbelly – and that individual acts of atrocity might be a reflection of broader, systemic issues.
The rules of engagement regulate the conduct of Australian troops in conflict areas.
AAP/Dave Hunt
Unlike most domestic criminal law, the laws governing the behaviour of Australian armed forces apply to criminal conduct alleged to have taken place overseas.
Cersei Lannister and her brother Jaime in Game of Thrones.
Sky Atlantic
An aggressive posture is one thing – but doing something about it is another, as countries factor in the costs and risks of aggression.
Violent and distressing news video and images such as this girl fleeing fighting in Mosul, Iraq, on July 2, pose mental health risks for journalists in newsrooms — a new phenomenon.
(AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Journalists face psychological trauma from producing news even when they are distant from the scene of violent incidents. What can news organizations do?
People watch news of missile test on a public TV screen in North Korea.
AP Photo/Jon Chol Jin
The special protection offered via international law is not enough to keep journalists reporting on conflict zones and assuage concerns about free speech.
Chinese President Xi Jinping wants to make China great again. US President Donald Trump has expressed similar hopes for his own country.
Reuters/Carlos Barria
Pop culture has always found something sexy about female fighters, who feature in everything from Sumerian hymns and Greek mythology to the new Wonder Woman film.
China's conventional military assets are intimidating enough, but its latest technological advances could transform the military balance in its neighbourhood.
An April 2017 commemoration in Edinburgh for the centenary of the Battle of Arras.
David Cheskin/PA Wire
There are about 59,000 cards in archival boxes from the Red Cross's WW2 enquiry service. While their language is impersonal, the golden rule was to provide solace to soldiers' families, and fast.
Jordan Tama, American University School of International Service
Are Trump’s missile strikes against Syria constitutional? An expert on Congress and foreign policy provides a brief history of how the separation of war powers has blurred over time.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.
REUTERS/Mike Segar
