Geopolitics & Policy

The new strategic arithmetic: Australia, Japan come together to navigate the coming storm
May 06 2026
Despite a rocky past, the rapidly deteriorating global environment is strengthening the Australia–Japan relationship, as birds of a feather flock...
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Australia and Japan step up defence ties amid evolving regional security landscape
May 05 2026
Australia and Japan have agreed to deepen defence and security cooperation, outlining a new phase in their strategic partnership aimed at reinforcing stability across the...
Opposition calls for greater defence transparency in latest salvo
May 05 2026
The Albanese government is under fire from the Coalition, with shadow defence minister James Paterson accusing Labor of undermining transparency on major defence projects...
Time for some self-respect? Expert warns Australia can’t be too keen on US alliance
May 04 2026
The increasing unpredictability of the United States as the nation’s primary security benefactor has reignited calls from an expert for Australia to have a little more...
What would an ADF that spends 2.5% or 3% of GDP actually look like?
May 02 2026
With all the talk around the level of defence spending as a percentage of GDP, I thought I would run an interesting thought experiment: ask AI what a credible middle power...
‘Anemoia’, social cohesion, economic security and national resilience in the era of great-power competition
May 01 2026
Generations of Australians aren’t just disillusioned, they’re done. Done with a system that ignores them, a dream that was sold out from under them, and leaders who never...
Total nothing-burger: Bondi Beach terror attack report fails to deliver detail on national security
May 01 2026
The interim report of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has been released with some noticeable disappointment from the national security community.
Japanese prime minister to visit Australia in first official visit since taking office
April 29 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been confirmed to visit Australia early next month, in her first official visit to the country since taking office.
Opposition takes aim at defence spending, capability delivery shortfalls
April 29 2026
Shadow defence minister Senator James Paterson has launched a scathing attack on the government’s 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program in his...
US Department of War launches cyber-focused defence program
April 29 2026
The US Department of War has launched a new cyber-focused program, expected to enhance the skills and capabilities of cyber security professionals in defence.