Analysis

National IV shortage reveals just how behind the curve the country is

August 19 2024

Recent revelations that Australia is grappling with a shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids is just the latest in a long list of vulnerabilities that th...

Backs against the wall: ‘No retreat’ in face of Beijing’s invasion of Taiwan

For Beijing, success in Taiwan is a non-negotiable, to the point that, in many ways, the Chinese Communist Party depends on the outcome. Likewise for the US-led global order...

August 16 2024

National security and the ‘If everything is important, then nothing is’ problem

Across the Western World, there is a growing trend to brand every major challenge faced by policymakers as a “national security priority”. However, this trend...

August 15 2024

Pulling our weight: Nuclear in Australia should be a national triumph, not political fear tactic

It’s finally time for Australia to put on the big boy pants and plan out a long-overdue nuclear strategy, following more out-of-date and out-of-touch anti-AUKUS...

August 14 2024

We’ve heard of ‘Minimum Viable Capability’, but what about a ‘Minimum Viable Industrial Base’?

The government’s Defence Strategic Review introduced the concept of a “Minimum Viable Capability” as a mechanism for getting capability into the hands of...

August 13 2024

Scales fall from our eyes: Dependence the strategy du jour warn experts, commentators

Australia’s de facto strategic policy for much of its history, one of dependence, has now effectively been outed to the Australian public – whether they recognise...

August 09 2024

Pax Americana is only as strong as the sum of its parts

For many, the American Peace or “Pax Americana” is almost entirely based on the whole-of-nation might of the United States. The truth, however, is more nuanced,...

August 08 2024

Iran, Israel conflict challenges US capacity to secure, defend ally, global trade

Renewed tensions in the Middle East have sent global markets reeling, diplomatic efforts into overdrive and civilian populations reeling, but arguably the worst is yet to...

August 07 2024

Zero day: Taiwan falling short on preparing for Chinese hostilities

In light of mounting Chinese invasions of Taiwan’s airspace and territorial waters, this has seen growing concerns about Taiwan’s level of preparedness and...

August 06 2024

Australia, extended US deterrence and the nuclear question

Renewed concerns about the fallout from the upcoming US election has prompted voices in the US and closer to home to consider the possibility of an Australian nuclear arsenal...

August 05 2024

Experts warn Australia is rapidly becoming a ‘strategic liability’ for the United States

Former Chief of Army Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Peter Leahy and American Special Forces officer John Powers have levelled a major broadside against the nation, saying...

August 02 2024

A whimper or a bang: Tehran’s next move will determine how our cushy world order dies

Israel’s successful air strike against Hamas’ political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Iranian capital Tehran has thrown fuel on an already raging fire in the Middle...

August 01 2024

Imagine if Aussies took the nation as seriously as they take sport

Opinion: Australians pride themselves on rising to the challenge on the sporting field, often conquering the competition that is modern sports events, but when it really...

July 31 2024

Growing concerns about China conflict dominate Australian public thinking

New polling has revealed both startling and inspiring feedback from the Australian public’s attitudes towards the possibility of conflict in our region, allied support,...

July 30 2024

Post-crisis economy: Rebuilding from the ground up

Few national economies have benefited from the era of hyper-globalisation quite like Australia; however, in the aftermath of a major regional crisis, the chickens have come...

July 29 2024

Blood in the water: Biden’s frailty, decline entice hostile actors in face of declining West

For many, the real-time decline and rapid deterioration of US President Joe Biden has been a mask slip moment. For others, more concerningly, it has signalled the frailty of...

July 26 2024

Wait, we have to be a two-fleet nation? Concerns mount as Beijing looks to expand Indian Ocean fleet presence

When established in the 1980s, Australia’s “Two Ocean Policy” sought to essentially establish the nation as a “two fleet” navy capable of...

July 25 2024

Mobilising Australia’s workforce for national defence in time of war

Opinion: Major wars force nations to mobilise as is now evident in Ukraine, Russia, and Israel. If a major Indo-Pacific war erupted as the National Defence Strategy warns is...

July 24 2024

Boots on the ground within a week: Japan issues warning on Taiwan conflict

Despite confidence and assurances that Taiwan and its allies can hold off an invasion from the mainland, the Japanese government has warned that China could land troops in...

July 23 2024

Post-crisis force: Sharpening the tip of the spear with a new-look Special Operations Command

In a post-crisis Indo-Pacific characterised by great power competition and multipolarity, Australia’s special operations forces will be required to hit harder, faster...

July 22 2024

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