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Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit launches in Canberra
The inaugural Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit has launched in Canberra, with speakers and attendees noting the insi...
2 navies, similar problems, different solutions: Following Canada’s submarine decision
Opinion: Canada’s Type 212CD submarine selection reinforces that modern naval procurement is about more than capability, highlig...
"Less prepared than in 1941": Experts stark warning of China's growth and Australia's readiness
Dr Ross Babbage and Michael Pezzulo recently discussed how sovereign capability priorities and geopolitical risks, specifically re...
US Space Force completes acquisition overhaul to accelerate delivery of combat capabilities
The US Space Force has completed a major restructuring of its acquisition enterprise, establishing nine mission-focused portfolio ...
CBA chief economist Luke Yeaman clarifies ‘critical breaking point in oil exports’ at Australian Defence Industry Accelerator Summit
Commonwealth Bank of Australia chief economist Luke Yeaman has simultaneously warned of an approaching critical breaking point in ...
Feature Insights
Has ‘deglobalisation’ heightened the risk of a US-China clash?
Have ongoing efforts to reduce dependence on global markets for critical supplies exacerbated tensions between the great powers or softened...
August 16 2022
China’s food insecurity
New analysis has shone a spotlight on China’s growing food insecurity, driven by water shortages, natural disasters, polluted soil and demographic change. So, can China...
August 15 2022
Is a Chinese invasion of Taiwan inevitable?
Can the West still deter Beijing from pulling the liberal democracy into its orbit?
August 12 2022
Assessing the impact of a Chinese blockade of Taiwan
What would be the regional and international consequences of a prolonged Chinese blockade of Taiwan?
August 10 2022
New government, familiar challenges
Opinion: It’s critical that the new government rises to the challenge and establishes an efficient framework to promote Australian industry capability, writes Brent...
August 08 2022
Al-Zawahiri ‘is no more’ but is al-Qaeda resurgent?
What does al-Zawahiri’s death tell us about the United States’ counter-terrorism efforts post-Afghanistan?
August 05 2022
Viewing the Russia-Ukraine conflict through a Chinese lens
What is Beijing’s geopolitical interpretation of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict?
August 02 2022
How the defence industry can ensure a secure state for critical infrastructure
Opinion: It’s essential that defence organisations proactively manage risk by establishing a cyber security risk management framework. However, defence organisations must...
July 28 2022
Q & A: Emile Ghessen and Liam Garman discuss Ghessen's recent documentary 45 Days: The Fight for a Nation
This Q&A is a transcript of a recent podcast between Liam Garman and film maker Emile Ghessen, which can be viewed here.
July 28 2022
China’s influence campaigns, changing the way we think
How will the modern battlefield change as nations compete for hearts and minds through new information vectors?
July 27 2022
How can Australia bridge the SSN capability gap?
What interim solutions should Canberra explore ahead of the delivery of the Royal Australian Navy’s future SSN fleet?
July 26 2022
Sending conscripts to Ukraine, how long could it last?
Sending conscripts to high-casualty environments has proven a disastrous policy for governments the world over. With ethnically diverse regions bearing the brunt of...
July 25 2022
Hedging our bet — Should Canberra devise a ‘Plan B’ for its China strategy?
How can Australia offset the geopolitical risks of Chinese ascendancy in the event of a steep decline in US power?
July 22 2022
Russia isn’t alone, despite what many in the West may think
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iran this week has demonstrated that Russia has not become the international loner that many may think.
July 21 2022
Why we need to quantum-proof embedded systems now
Opinion: Jim Alfred of BlackBerry Technology Solutions explains how quantum computing can be leveraged to bolster supply chain resilience.
July 20 2022
Is Australia finally coming to grips with the cyber threat?
Opinion: Has the nation’s response to the cyber security challenge been adequate or has it fallen short? Jason Duerden from SentinelOne explores.
July 19 2022
Managing relations with Asia’s middle powers
How should Canberra approach its relationships with influential middle powers in the region as part of a broader endeavour to shore-up security in the face of Chinese...
July 15 2022
Don’t forget the Pacific!
With US defence spending and materiel flowing into Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it is essential that US policymakers do not overlook the looming security...
July 13 2022
PM’s job summit – a chance to upskill for national resilience
Opinion: While the ADF has been employed in recent disaster relief missions, it’s important that the military continues to focus on its primary role of defending...
July 13 2022
Honouring Abe — Will his security legacy endure?
Will currently serving Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida advance Shinzo Abe’s Indo-Pacific security legacy following his tragic death?
July 12 2022