Stephen Kuper

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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.

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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 ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Commonwealth signs contracts for infantry fighting vehicles

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have announced a major milestone for the AU$7 billion LAND 400 Phase 3 ...

LAND • Thu, 07 Dec 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 ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 08 Dec 2023

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Bed wetting or well founded? Renewed warnings for second Trump presidency

As we head towards what will be a hotly contested US general election in 2024, the world watches and waits with bated breath as concerns about a second Trump ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Tilling the soil: Creating the environment for a successful defence industrial base

Ask any gardener worth their salt and they will tell you, to get the best results, you have to prepare the soil. Getting any new industry off the ground requires an ...

INDUSTRY • Wed, 06 Dec 2023

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Industry to the rescue? Defence industry presents ‘action plan’

Successive governments on both sides have sought to respond to the challenging geopolitical and strategic environment by nurturing the development of a “sovereign ...

INDUSTRY • Tue, 05 Dec 2023

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Hunter Class frigates pass critical design review milestone

In a major milestone for the embattled program, BAE has confirmed that the Hunter Class frigates have successfully completed a preliminary design review (PDR).

NAVAL • Wed, 29 Nov 2023

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Running on fumes: Pentagon confirms ramped up Middle East ops breaking the bank

Despite protestations from the highest levels, the Pentagon appears to have broken ranks, with a spokesperson revealing that the US is going to struggle to pay for a ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 30 Nov 2023

Hubris: Are we going to repeat the same mistakes as Germany?

For the Albanese government’s energy and climate czar, Chris Bowen, the green and renewable revolution is the “golden ticket” at the core of Australia ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 01 Dec 2023

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