By Jennifer Parker*
In 2023, the Australian government adopted a “strategy of denial” to guide defence planning, defined as an “defensive approach designed to stop an adversary from succeeding in its goal to coerce states through force, or the threatened use of force, to achieve dominance.” The 2026 National Defence Strategy and its associated Integrated Investment Program, released last week, offer the next steps in achieving this plan, with maritime capabilities a crucial component. But gaps remain. (From: The Interpreter. The Lowy Institute.)
