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Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels.
Speed to Effect: The post-DSR Army takes shape
While the rest of the Australian Defence Force grapples with the implications of the Defence Strategic Review and National Defence Strategy, the Australian Army is well ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 09 Sep 2024
Is the myth of the Pax Americana just that?
Few nations have benefited from the era of history known as Pax Americana or the American Peace quite like Australia has. But is the mythos surrounding this era just ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 05 Sep 2024
Turkish application to BRICS heralds latest nail for US-led world order
Protests across Turkey against a US Navy port visit and continuing US military presence in the country have served as the most visible battleground in this new ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 04 Sep 2024
Did we really ‘lose’ our 10-year warning time? Or did we waste it?
Every Australian Defence strategy since the 1987 Dibb Review spruiked the concept of a “10-year warning time”, now we’re being told it no longer exists
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 03 Sep 2024
The frog in boiling water: Beijing’s increased antagonism leaves many in the West caught off guard
Over the weekend, we witnessed the latest round in Beijing’s efforts to coerce the Philippines in the South China Sea, but for many “normies”, while the ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 02 Sep 2024
Beijing’s economic slowdown spells trouble for Australia’s already stagnant, unproductive economy
With strong global headwinds battering the still fragile post-COVID economy, the last thing Australia needs is a slowdown in its primary trading partner and primary ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 30 Aug 2024
Peace, stability and President Harris
Opinion: Not since the Cold War has the US-led global order been under such immense pressure. With an impending election, how will global peace and stability fare under a ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 29 Aug 2024
Rising tide lifts all boats: Aggregating Aussie, Kiwi acquisition, sustainment and training
In the double-edged era of mounting geopolitical challenges and tightening budgets, like-minded nations are going to need mechanisms for maximising efficiencies and value ...
LAND • Wed, 28 Aug 2024
Their own interests will always come first: Australia warned not to repeat mistakes of Singapore Strategy with AUKUS
While it might come as a shock to many, national governments – even our firmest allies – form their policies with one thing in mind: their national interest
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 23 Aug 2024