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US NATO deployments – the unintended consequences

August 18 2022

While intended to bolster the security of allied nations, US deployments to friendly countries have been accused of provoking a security dilemma and e...

How ‘imitating bees’ can help Australia achieve its space ambitions

Opinion: Australia’s space industry must embark on a new era of industry-wide collaboration – across government, industry academia and defence – to get the most of the...

August 17 2022

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 insecurities?

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’ counterterrorism 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

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