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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.
Conversations: Nuclear threats, non-proliferation and Australia
Podcasts
Conversations: Nuclear threats, non-proliferation and Australia
Hervé Lemahieu discusses the continuing threat of nuclear weapons, global efforts at arms control and Australia's interactions with the global non-proliferation regime around its…
If we went to war, our ammo would not last a week
Commentary
If we went to war, our ammo would not last a week
Originally published in The Australian.
Rules Based Audio: What are we getting wrong about online manipulation?
Podcasts
Rules Based Audio: What are we getting wrong about online manipulation?
In this episode of Rules Based Audio, Sasha Fegan talks to Carl Miller about online manipulation, disinformation, misinformation and inauthentic behaviour.