Personnel will be aware of cognitive biases associated with thinking fast and slow. They will also develop both their divergent (creative) and convergent (critical) thinking abilities through both formal learning and immersive application.
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The Art of War Joint CompetencyWhy Byzantium Still Matters for StrategyHow did Byzantium endure for a millennium—then collapse? This analysis argues economy-building and nation-building are decisive foundations of power, not supporting elements.
> 30 min04/05/2026 -
Critical and Creative ThinkingMilitary Ethics Workshop Brings Researchers Together to Tackle Emerging Ethical ChallengesMilitary ethics is evolving alongside technology and modern conflict. A recent workshop brought scholars together to examine AI, unlimited liability, and how we understand war crimes.
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Critical and Creative ThinkingThe Royal New Zealand Navy: An Agile or Fragile Navy for a Large Maritime NationAgile in crisis but fragile in structure: is the Royal New Zealand Navy a versatile regional force, or a navy stretched too thin to meet its government’s ambitions?
> 30 min16/03/2026 -
The Art of War Joint CompetencyIn praise of bloody-mindednessIs principled stubbornness a military strength? In today’s cognitive battlespace, bloody-minded commitment to values may be a force multiplier.
<15 min10/03/2026