Analysis

Could China’s nuclear build-up leave the US behind?

December 21 2022

What are the strategic implications of China’s accelerated production of nuclear weapons? ...

How will Tehran’s growing influence on the Russia-Ukraine conflict influence the outcome of the protracted struggle?

December 19 2022

North Korean hackers trick foreign researchers into writing intel

North Korean spies have adopted new espionage tactics, emailing foreign experts and commissioning them to write research articles.

December 16 2022

Vanuatu recovering from crippling cyber attacks with Australian help

Vanuatu suffered a series of cyber attacks in November that the country is still recovering from — and Australian experts are assisting the Pacific nation to get back on...

December 15 2022

More transparency, tougher defences: One year of SOCI

Opinion: Australia’s Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Act 2022 amendments have been in place for nearly a year, and in this time,...

December 14 2022

Fleet of B-21s costed at $28bn

A fleet of 12 B-21 Raiders would cost Australia up to $28 billion, according to estimates from a leading think tank.

December 13 2022

The warming US-Philippine alliance

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

December 12 2022

Crafting an ADF innovation strategy that fits today’s environment

Opinion: Dr Carl Rhodes, founder of Robust Policy and former director of RAND Australia, assesses how Defence can enhance its innovation strategy.

December 08 2022

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

Nuclear submarine final assembly is Australia’s moonshot for energy and security

Opinion: Former naval officer and defence industry analyst Christopher Skinner argues that Australia can build nuclear submarines locally in a timely and affordable...

December 05 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

Australia vulnerable until defence budgets are rebalanced

Opinion: Australia’s Defence spend continues to be allocated to traditional forms of combat, which is ultimately leaving us exposed, writes Oleg Vornik, chief executive...

November 29 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

Experts advise Japanese government to increase tax for new military spending

Advisers to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have urged the government to increase taxes to cover large-scale increases in the nation’s defence budget while defence...

November 23 2022

The challenge of achieving quantum-proof encryption

Opinion: It might still be buried deep in development labs and years away from mainstream use, however quantum computing promises to usher in never-before-seen technical...

November 17 2022

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