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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Government, industry come together to kick-off SSN-AUKUS preparatory works

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher have announced the formalisation of a “tripartite” agreement ...

INDUSTRY • Tue, 12 Nov 2024

Responding to the return of ‘self-interested’ national policy making

It may leave a bitter taste in the mouths of some, but “self-interested” national policy making is about to get a significant rebrand with the help of lessons ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 12 Nov 2024

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Rewriting the rule book: Trumpism v the old world order

The incoming Trump administration is gearing up for a major showdown with the post-World War II order to reshape it in America’s favour – but that ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 11 Nov 2024

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Step it up: Trump 2.0 will expect increased defence spending

Australia is a nation that has always prided itself on “punching above its weight” in its relationship with the United States. Despite this history, the new ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 08 Nov 2024

Staffing concerns should not hold back the expansion of the RAN

Opinion: In the maritime-dominated Indo-Pacific, the Royal Australian Navy will play an increasingly pivotal role in the future of Australia’s national security, ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 07 Nov 2024

In the hot seat: Senate estimates issues for Defence raise serious questions

Opinion: As we head into another estimates period, Defence’s budget, its spending habits and processes are firmly in the crosshairs and raising some serious ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 06 Nov 2024

Too big to fail? If JP 9102 is no longer fit for purpose, what about Hunter?

It is one of Australia’s biggest ever defence projects, with the future Hunter Class frigates to form the backbone of the Royal Australian Navy for much of the next ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 13 Nov 2024

Election fallout: What the US election means for Pax Americana

As the world holds its breath for the outcome of the US presidential election, the aftermath will reshape the global order and balance of power for decades to come, but ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 05 Nov 2024

Big industry gives way to agile capability development, shared IP to bulk out allied supply chains

With much of the emphasis focusing on the contributing factors that underpin the “big industrial base”, enhancing the allied supply chain depends on getting ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 04 Nov 2024

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