China’s shadow over US-Russian talks
Russo-Chinese relations appear to be on an upward path, as seen from last week’s visit to Moscow of Yang Jiechi, a senior CCP official,...
US scale back in Mid-East will let China in: top marine
As the United States scales back its military presence across the Middle East to focus on great power competition with China and Russia, it...
Power competition in south-west Atlantic
By Bruno Arpi and Dr A J (Tony) Press*
International politics is facing a return of great power competition. President Joe Biden has stated that...
US, Russia at odds over military in Arctic
The Biden administration is leading a campaign against Russian attempts to assert authority over Arctic shipping and reintroduce a military dimension to discussions over...
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...