Powered by MOMENTUMMEDIA
Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels.
Footing the bill: ‘Peace dividend’ politicians, public struggle to adapt to the dangerous new world
By now, the post-Cold War myth of a “peace dividend” has been well and truly proven false. With authoritarian and revisionist powers on the march across the ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 22 Apr 2024
Despite naysayers and fears of decline, US global leadership still has a role to play: Retired US admiral
For many, it sounds like an antiquated idea, something better confined to the dustbin of history, a world devoid of US primacy and leadership; for others, it is the worst ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 23 Apr 2024
Enabling, force-multiplying capabilities: The glue holding the ‘integrated, focused force’ together
The modern era of warfare requires increasingly complex “enabling” capabilities that serve as the “connective tissues”, allowing the Australian ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 18 Apr 2024
‘Strategy of Denial’ at the heart of National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has released the long-awaited National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program emphasising a ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Shifting sands: National Defence Strategy, Integrated Investment Program to reprioritise funding towards quick capability
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has formally launched the Albanese government’s National Defence Strategy and a new Integrated Investment ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Norwegian pursuit of Type 26 expands fleet, presents challenges for the Royal Navy
The Royal Norwegian Navy has made a request to BAE Systems to potentially provide it with a fleet of up to five Type 26 anti-submarine warfare frigates in an extensive ...
NAVAL • Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Iranian strikes on Israel reinforce the need for Australia to take dangers of the ‘new world’ seriously
The past weekend has been a wake-up call for anyone but those watching closely. Iran’s barrage of suicide drones and cruise missiles against Israel despite a ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 15 Apr 2024
The Future Made in Australia Act: Aussie-style ‘homeland economics’ or something else?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially launched his Future Made in Australia Act, drawing inspiration from the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 12 Apr 2024
Renewed call for a new national security strategy
With more than a decade since the release of Australia’s first national security strategy, amid the deterioration of regional and global security, there are renewed ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 11 Apr 2024