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Assessing the true cost of a Taiwan conflict

January 12 2024

There is no doubt that a potential conflict over the island democracy of Taiwan would undoubtedly have a high cost in terms of human life. But what ab...

Inflection point 2024: The risks of WWIII and confronting global disorder

Only a couple of weeks into the new year and 2024 is well and truly picking up where 2023 left off, with mounting concerns about the new year shaping up to be an inflection...

January 11 2024

Ahead of schedule: Timing right for Chinese annexation of Taiwan

This year is shaping up as the most opportune time in recent memory for an attempted annexation of Taiwan by the People’s Republic of China.

January 10 2024

Kick the tires, light the fires: Australia urgently needs economic reform to thrive

It is no secret Australia is now facing a period of protracted, stubborn economic turmoil directly impacted by events both at home and abroad. Responding to these challenges...

January 09 2024

Updated DDGX report reveals plans for ‘reduced’ US large surface combatant fleet

An updated report to Congress detailing the progress and planning of the US Navy’s next large surface combatant (LCS), the DDG(X), has revealed tentative plans for an...

January 05 2024

New Year kicks off with reinvigorated calls for a national security strategy

In an increasingly dangerous world, planning to face the challenges is as important as directly responding. With this in mind, once again we have to ask, is an Australian...

January 03 2024

A double standard? Emphasis on OPV weapons overlooks other undergunned vessels

The year 2023 was definitely a year of hammering a number of the Royal Australian Navy’s major recapitalisation programs, namely the Arafura and Hunter Class,...

January 02 2024

Plummeting maths and science scores cast shadow over Australia’s future workforce

With data indicating a precipitous decline in maths and science education in Australia, how can we meet the demands for a high-skilled workforce?

January 02 2024

Elevating Australia’s defence and security: The strategic imperative in space and navigational warfare

Australia finds itself at a pivotal moment in history, where the rapid evolution of technology and the changing landscape of global security demand a recalibration of our...

December 22 2023

It’s great for the hip pocket, but over-reliance on resources constitutes a national security risk

With tensions continuing to flare in the Red Sea, political and media commentators have transformed into shipping experts overnight, warning of Australia’s...

December 22 2023

Looking ahead: Predictions for 2024

If 2023 is anything to go by, 2024 is shaping up to be a cracker, both at home and abroad. So what can we expect, and what are some of our predictions for the new year in...

December 21 2023

Missing in action? Lack of Aussie presence in Red Sea raises concerning questions

Opinion: Australia’s refusal to deploy a warship to support the multinational effort to secure global maritime trade corridors has rightfully raised a few eyebrows....

December 20 2023

2023 Year in Review: A global order in turmoil, a mixed bag for Australian defence

It has been a big year at home and abroad, with war still raging in eastern Europe and a new conflict bubbling away in the Middle East providing a glimpse into what the...

December 19 2023

Closing in on 2 years: What if Putin ‘wins’ in Ukraine?

There is no escaping that for both sides, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been costly, in terms of both blood and treasure. It has revealed the shattered, weakened state...

December 18 2023

US request for Middle East support reveals limits of superpower

While Australia, like many US allies, has actively provided military forces to help maintain stability in the Middle East, the most recent request from the United States for...

December 15 2023

What is more dangerous? Taiwan or the South China Sea?

While much of the speculation about the potential for future conflict between China and the United States and its allies is focused on Taiwan and its surrounds, increasing...

December 14 2023

Australian Defence Force divers were injured a month ago, where’s the response?

Public shock has grown decidedly quiet since Royal Australian Navy (RAN) divers were injured by the People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) destroyer, CNC Ningbo, more...

December 13 2023

Red Alert! Concerns grow over Europe’s dramatic military weakness

Despite repeated reassurances that Europe would rally to meet the challenges presented by a resurgent Russia and an increasingly belligerent China challenging European and...

December 12 2023

Competing interests: US faces renewed delays for ‘Asia pivot’

When first announced in 2011 by then-president Barack Obama, the US “pivot to Asia” was billed as the major restructure of America’s foreign and strategic...

December 11 2023

Don’t be fooled: ‘Might makes right’ is the universal rule, so prepare accordingly

The rise of the multipolar world, spearheaded by autocratic and “hybrid” regimes, has reignited concerns about a return to the concept of “might makes...

December 08 2023

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