NZ’s first national security strategy
When Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz proclaimed a “Zeitenwende”, or historical turning point. It resulted in Germany’s first ever...
Better way for poor nations to monitor maritime domain
By David Brewster*
Understanding what’s happening in the maritime domain, known as maritime domain awareness or MDA, is an essential element for any country that...
UK releases Defence Command Paper
The UK Government has published Defence Command Paper 2023 (DCP23) entitled Defence's Response to a More Contested and Volatile World. This is a refresh of...
India revises pro-China position on 2016 sea ruling
India has revised its position on the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration in a meeting between Indian and Filipino diplomats that supports Manila’s territorial...
DSR: danger lies in the detail
By Richard Menhinick*
The Defence Strategic Review 2023 emphasises the importance of protecting our connection to the world and the centrality of the US to...
Protecting seabed infrastructure
In a research briefing titled “Seabed Warfare: Protecting the UK’s Undersea Infrastructure”, published on 24 May 2023, Louisa Brooke-Holland of the House of Commons...
Navy divers help seize cocaine in WA
Royal Australian Navy clearance divers have assisted Australian Border Force, Australian Federal Police and Western Australian Police Force in a joint operation resulting in...
Moving to deterrence needs clarity
*By Courtney Stewart and Gregory MacCallion*
The defence strategic review marks a pivotal shift in Australia’s approach to defence doctrine and strategy, placing a significant...
Fuel: Australia’s strategic weak spot
By Clive Williams*
While the Defence Strategic Review looked at enhancing our strategic capabilities well into the future, much of that effort will be wasted...
AUKUS a test for integrated deterrence
By Jada Fraser*
The trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (AUKUS) will require reinventing roles and behaviour, particularly between...