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AUKUS brings more than nuclear submarines to Southeast Asia
Commentary
AUKUS brings more than nuclear submarines to Southeast Asia
Originally published in East Asia Forum. The AUKUS agreement between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia significantly shifts Australia’s defence strategy and…
Asia Power Snapshot: China and the United States in Southeast Asia
Reports
Asia Power Snapshot: China and the United States in Southeast Asia
China is more influential than the United States in a number of measures in Southeast Asia and has increased its lead over the past five years.
How does Australia square AUKUS with Taiwan?
Commentary
How does Australia square AUKUS with Taiwan?
Will the nuclear submarine deal with Washington drag Australia into a conflict with China? Not if Canberra uses its diplomatic powers well. Originally published in the Australian…
Failure not an option in this generational opportunity
Commentary
Failure not an option in this generational opportunity
Nothing less than a revolution in our approach is going to solve a problem that threatens to derail the ambitious nuclear submarine program and the ADF restructure. Originally…
Ideology is back, and it’s critical for understanding AUKUS v China
Commentary
Ideology is back, and it’s critical for understanding AUKUS v China
Originally published in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Tell us why high price of nuclear subs is good value for Australia
Commentary
Tell us why high price of nuclear subs is good value for Australia
Providing more detail about the operational worth of these stealthy assets would help justify the cost to the public’s hip pockets. Originally published in the Australian…
The economic case for building nuclear subs offshore not in Adelaide
Commentary
The economic case for building nuclear subs offshore not in Adelaide
There is no point in strengthening our defence industry if we weaken the overall economy by doing so inefficiently. Originally published in the Australian Financial Review.
2023 Asia Power Index - Key Findings Report
Analyses
2023 Asia Power Index - Key Findings Report
In-depth analysis and insight into the changing power distribution in Asia and its geopolitical consequences.