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Russia isn’t alone, despite what many in the West may think
July 21 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iran this week has demonstrated that Russia has not become the international loner that many may think. ...
Why we need to quantum-proof embedded systems now
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?
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
Managing relations with Asia’s middle powers
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!
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
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?
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
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
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
Bringing South Korea into the fold
Bringing South Korea into the fold
The multifaceted benefits of South Korea’s participation in “minilateral” forums.
July 05 2022
Forgotten frontiers and the battle for stability on America’s doorstep
Forgotten frontiers and the battle for stability on America’s doorstep
Recent research has demonstrated how transnational criminal actors continue to threaten chaos on America’s doorstep through a “criminal insurgency”.
July 04 2022
Unpacking Australian attitudes toward ADF intervention
Unpacking Australian attitudes toward ADF intervention
When is it right for Australia to deploy military force?
July 01 2022
Still work to do on autonomous maritime vessels
Still work to do on autonomous maritime vessels
A recent analysis has indicated that there’s still more work to do before autonomous vessels play a larger role in naval warfare, especially surrounding vessel maintenance,...
June 30 2022
China’s ‘post-American’ naval ambitions
China’s ‘post-American’ naval ambitions
Does China’s development of a next-generation aircraft carrier reflect ambitions to reshape Asia in its own image following a US decline?
June 29 2022
Sanctions backfire, quite often
Sanctions backfire, quite often
The current round of sanctions imposed on Russia will facilitate an immense groundswell of Russian nationalism, prolonging the war in Ukraine and exacerbating the...
June 28 2022
China-Taiwan turbulence calls for steady hand
China-Taiwan turbulence calls for steady hand
How should the West respond to the increasingly precarious stand-off between Beijing and Taipei?
June 27 2022
Investigating Ukraine’s ‘National Resistance Center’
Investigating Ukraine’s ‘National Resistance Center’
Emblazoned with the tagline “Together we turn our enemies’ lives into hell!”, the educational website run by Ukraine’s special operations forces offers must-know tips...
June 23 2022
Curbing China’s inroads in the Middle East
Curbing China’s inroads in the Middle East
How can Washington counter Beijing’s growing influence in the Middle East without a pronounced military presence?
June 22 2022
Energy security is national security
Energy security is national security
As energy prices increase, so do the costs of maintaining and equipping a military.
June 21 2022
Build the Astute Class in Osborne and Barrow for fastest delivery
Build the Astute Class in Osborne and Barrow for fastest delivery
Opinion: Amid the cries for an evolved Collins to fill Australia’s submarine gap, and a potential yet unexpected offer of Virginias with US Navy crews, the most attractive...
June 20 2022