Analysis

Viewing the Russia-Ukraine conflict through a Chinese lens

August 02 2022

What is Beijing’s geopolitical interpretation of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict? ...

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

The nuclear submarine builders must be consulted by the task force

Opinion: The current work by the greatly expanded Nuclear Powered Submarine Task Force must extend to consultation with proven designers and builders of nuclear submarines...

July 18 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

Assessing China’s disruptive military activity

Is President Xi himself authorising aggressive military manoeuvres targeting Western forces, including the RAAF, or are these isolated incidents from rogue PLA personnel?

July 08 2022

Combating Russia’s Wagner Group

The Wagner Group, a Russian proxy force headed by Kremlin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin, has supported authoritarian regimes and extended Russian influence across the globe. How can...

July 07 2022