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PCIX2013 – Can High-Reliability Organisations Ever Be Error Free? – Crisis Management and Disaster Relief – Final Essay

The idea that any organisation can be error free sounds like a pipe dream when first considered. The kneejerk responses referring to Murphy’s Law and the Titanic being declared unsinkable usually come up in any ensuing conversation. However, there are some organisations that deal with high risk situations or products where any errors could have catastrophic consequences that have, on examination, had remarkably few accidents.

PICT2021 – Modern Warfare – Research Essay

The nature of maritime warfare is in a near constant state of evolution and has most recently been reshaped by technological developments, globalization, and the rise of non-state actors. This paper examines the resulting debates regarding the continued relevance of “traditional” concepts of maritime strategy,

PICT2015 Terrorism in the 21st Centaury Research Essay

The question about the degree to which religion influences acts of terrorist violence is often raised concerning the concept of “religious terrorism,” This essay will investigate the complex relationship between religion and terrorism through an analysis of ISIS recruitment methods, illuminating the various motivations and influences of these violent acts. Are ISIS recruits religious warriors or a modern version of the useful fools of the Cold War era?

PICX210 Intelligence and Counter Intelligence Assignment 1

In June 1942 the Battle of Midway marked an important turning point in World War Two. During the battle aircraft for the American carriers Yorktown, Hornet and Enterprise ambushed and destroyed a significant portion of the Japanese Navy’s carrier force. The battle is considered a significant example of how intelligence can be applied to any level of warfare.