Solutions to South China Sea conflict
By Carlyle Thayer*
This Background Brief considers thirteen questions related to disputes in the South China Sea, including settlement; protecting sovereignty; maintaining regional stability; U.S....
Indonesia’s Archipelagic Sea Lanes: International Law and Practice
By Distinguished Professor Stuart Kaye*
(This article was first published in the Australian Naval Review, 2020, Issue 1, in June 2020.)
Introduction
Indonesia is the largest archipelago...
Why the Afghan venture was worth it
By Ian Dudgeon
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement on 15 April that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) would withdraw from Afghanistan by September brings closure...
Why China might resile from Taiwan foray
By Clive Williams*
As China continues to assert sovereignty claims over Taiwan in the lead-up to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese...
End politicking, look at China’s actions
By Michael Shoebridge*
Shadow foreign minister Penny Wong has criticised the government over public discussion of the potential for a war with China starting over...
Why China wants the Spratlys
By Phillip Orchard*
For several months, China has been relentlessly asserting its control over disputed parts of the South China Sea. Hundreds of vessels in...
US and Australia: stronger together
By Todd C. Hanks*
For even the most casual of observers, it’s clear that over the past decade the global strategic security environment has become...
Darwin re-evaluation: explanation needed
By Luke Gosling*
A 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin was awarded to Landbridge Industry. It has been a source of contention and controversy...
US seizes Yemen-bound weapons
The U.S. Navy announced (May 2021) it seized an arms shipment of thousands of assault weapons, machines guns and sniper rifles hidden aboard a...
India’s new Indian Ocean diplomacy
By Darshana M. Baruah*
As China continues to ramp up its Indian Ocean presence, Delhi is stepping up its engagement, collaborations and demonstrations of leadership...