Feature Insights

December 12 2022

There are signs that the bilateral US-Philippine military relationship may be rejuvenated following years of stagnation, after a series of high-level ...

Balancing regional power with a commitment to democracy

Australia must balance its commitment to liberal democracy while keeping Pacific Island nations on side, a recent report has outlined.

December 07 2022

The energy dilemma facing the ADF

Over-reliance on imported fuel stocks would leave the economy and Defence vulnerable to supply shocks, findings show.

December 06 2022

The acquisition debate, perspectives from the war in Ukraine

The recent invasion of Ukraine has prompted defence thinkers to reassess modern warfighting strategies, and the capabilities needed to achieve their goals.

December 02 2022

Canada commits to the Indo-Pacific

The recently released Indo-Pacific Strategy details Canada’s approach to supporting the rules-based order in the region, with new security expenditure as well as...

December 01 2022

Chinese influence extends over Indonesian airwaves

China’s influence has continued to saturate the media of Australia’s northern neighbour, with public and private broadcasters alike found to disseminate Chinese...

November 30 2022

New details emerge on Chinese debt diplomacy

Chinese debt diplomacy threatens the sovereignty and economic viability of developing nations right across the world.

November 28 2022

Recent data shines spotlight on Iranian opposition to state repression

Recent polling data has shown widespread opposition to compulsory hijab-wearing in Iran across both gender and age. Will emerging liberalism threaten the existence of the...

November 25 2022

It’s not time for the diplomatic route with Russia, experts warn

While many call for Ukraine, Russia and the United States to join the negotiating table, experts from the RAND Corporation have warned that embarking on the diplomatic avenue...

November 24 2022

Deputy PM: Australia needs long-range strike capabilities

Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has said the ADF must invest in long-range strike capability because Australia cannot rely on the US to guarantee...

November 15 2022

Skilling SOF teams to exploit the cyber vector

Amid a decrease in demand for special operations forces teams to undertake counterterrorism operations, researchers have called for an integration of special operations...

November 14 2022

Universities call for international students in Defence internships

The peak body for universities has called on the federal government to allow international students from allied countries to fill Defence internships and work opportunities...

November 11 2022

Hugh White comments on recent B-21 debate

Amid the recent political deliberations surrounding the B-21, Hugh White weighs up whether Australia should invest in the long-range strike program.

November 09 2022

Japanese businesses show overwhelming support for defence spending

Recent research published by Reuters has indicated that Japanese businesses overwhelmingly support increasing the nation’s defence expenditure to 2 per cent.

November 08 2022

The challenge of too much success in Ukraine

While Ukraine’s battlefield successes have demonstrated the efficacy of Western military capabilities and battlefield strategy, commentators have warned not to allow...

November 07 2022

Trick or treat for the ADF?

Opinion: Halloween is upon us, and the federal budget assured the steady growth of Defence spending to exceed 2 per cent of gross domestic product in spite of inflation,...

October 31 2022

Breathing new life into US naval shipbuilding

Insight: What challenges must be addressed to help the United States achieve its naval expansion ambitions?

October 28 2022

How critical infrastructure operators can achieve cyber security compliance

Opinion: Strengthened legislation focused on protecting Australia’s critical infrastructure has placed increased pressure on operators when it comes to maintaining...

October 27 2022