Engaging more women in UN peacekeeping The United Nations designated ‘women in peacekeeping’ as the theme for this year’s International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 29 May. With women making up just 6% of …
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The beat UK backs Taiwan’s participation in Interpol The UK Foreign Office has expressed support for Taiwan participating in Interpol as an observer. Taiwan was replaced in the international policing organisation by the People’s Republic …
Sea state Former admiral Kenneth Braithwaite has been confirmed as the US Navy’s top civilian official, six months after Richard Spencer was asked to step down from the role over his alleged mishandling of a …
The beat Expanded powers for protective services in Victoria may continue Victoria Police and the state government want to continue to use protective services officers (PSOs) in their expanded role introduced for the Covid-19 emergency. …
Sea state The Royal Australian Navy has unveiled the last of its three Hobart-class guided missile destroyers, HMAS Sydney. The other two ships in the series are HMAS Hobart and HMAS Brisbane, and all three …
The beat Pandemic creating new opportunities for organised crime Organised crime groups have been capitalising on the Covid-19 pandemic to boost their images and their businesses. In Italy, the mafia has been delivering food packages …
Sea state Nineteen Iranian sailors have died in a friendly fire incident, after a missile hit a support vessel during a training exercise in the Gulf of Oman. Iran regularly runs exercises in the gulf, …
The European Union has no shortage of experience in responding to crises. But, as the number of coronavirus cases in Europe and the UK surpasses 1.3 million and deaths exceed 155,000, we’re seeing the bloc …
The beat Arrests made during Melbourne coronavirus protest Ten protesters were arrested and a police officer was injured during an anti-lockdown demonstration in Melbourne on the weekend. More than 100 people gathered outside the Victorian …
Sea state The Department of Defence has launched ‘Plan Galileo’, which outlines a program for establishing regional maintenance centres, maturing supply chains and building a skilled workforce to support the Royal Australian Navy and its …
The beat Fast food served with sides of guns and drugs during Covid-19 lockdowns Interpol has issued a purple notice alerting member countries that criminal organisations are using food delivery services to transport illegal substances …
WPS and Covid-19 The Covid-19 pandemic is exacting a disproportionate toll on women, in both developed and developing countries. Global justice researcher Rachele Marconi examines the gendered effects of the crisis in Italy. She outlines …