Chinese Presence off Ayungin Shoal
On 26 August the official Philippines News Agency reported that the Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday the presence of a Chinese tug in Ayungin...
SE Asia’s evolving defence partnerships
The Lowy Institute has published a comprehensive piece of research and analysis on South-East Asian defence partnerships.
The full article is here.
Key Findings
China, the...
US needs frigates for Taiwan blockade
By David Axe*
If China ever makes good on decades of threats and invades Taiwan, it could succeed or fail in the span of a...
China not capable of Taiwan assault
Sriparna Pathak and Gaurav Sen*
Let’s not get too gloomy. Despite their extensive modernisation, the Chinese armed forces still don’t have the capabilities needed for...
Australia ceding leadership in Antarctica
By Enzo Nicolas Cardone*
Australia’s Antarctic presence—vital for science and climate security—has been overshadowed by other strategic priorities, leaving influence at risk. Without sustained investment...
China’s information attack on RN
By John Hemmings*
The United Kingdom’s (UK) Indo-Pacific posture is on full display this year. While nobody uses the ‘tilt’ as a term, one can...
India & Philippines to boost interoperability
The official Philippines News Agency reported that on 5 August President Ferdinand Marcos said the Philippines and India will strengthen interoperability between their naval...
China’s Arctic push
By Tom Sharpe
Once China begins operating in a stretch of sea, reclaiming it often proves an uphill battle – just ask the Philippines or...
Satellite images show massive Chinese build-up
China has built a 3,200-hectare network of island military bases in the South China Sea, some of which are now capable of launching nuclear...
AUKUS first. No rush for Trump meeting
By Kim Beazley*
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shouldn’t rush to meet US President Donald Trump, even if he feels a strong need to do so...