Protection our undersea cables
The Australian Defence Force says it’s aware of the potential threats to undersea data cables linking Australia to the rest of the world and...
Response to Chinese expansion
By Barry Rosenberg*
A new strategic reality is taking shape across the Indo-Pacific, driven by China’s rapid expansion of military and industrial power on land,...
Russian spy ship: UK changes the rules
The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey, said the Royal Navy would be changing its “rules of engagement” after the Yantar, a suspected Russian spy...
Taiwan wooing Europe
By Laura Bonsover*
Hsiao Bi-khim, Vice President of Taiwan, made history with her visit to the European Parliament last week. This was the first time...
Australia-Indonesia Treaty on Common Security
The following is a Joint media statement released on 12 November by the Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto and the Australian Prime Minister, Mr Anthony...
China’s coming small wars
By Michael Hanson*
The world took note of the meteoric growth of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), both in size and capability. Specifically, the PLA...
Australia’s alignment with Philippines
A new report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute urges Australia and the Philippines to capitalise on their growing strategic alignment and move quickly...
S Korea’s nuclear submarine deal with US
By Euan Graham*
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pulled off a diplomatic coup by persuading US President Donald Trump not only to assist...
West must stand up to grey-zone aggression
By Jake Thrupp*
The West must draw clear red lines for responding to grey-zone aggression by China and Russia. Both adversaries have mastered operating below...
Danger in China’s interceptions
By Jennifer Parker*
The White House meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump produced a string of positives. Chief among them...













