21 Mar 2022 The Gulf’s diversification dilemma Rodger Shanahan Russia’s invasion of Ukraine puts Saudi Arabia and the UAE in an awkward spot in relations with the United States.
21 Mar 2022 Does the Quad Plus add up? Susannah Patton The four-way security group should walk its talk about an inclusive region by stepping up dialogue with other countries.
17 Mar 2022 Defence’s bullet for disaster isn’t silver, it’s brass Miranda Booth Rushing in with troops in emergency response could make matters worse at home and muddle efforts to engage the region.
17 Mar 2022 We need to stop talking about the grey zone Ben Scott And instead learn more about the many measures short of war.
4 Mar 2022 Squaring the circle in Ukraine Victor Abramowicz Moscow is likely seeking victory on the cheap against Kyiv – which offers an opportunity to influence its strategy.
4 Mar 2022 Back in the USSR – surprises in the Russia-Ukraine conflict Tim Harcourt It’d be funny, if it wasn’t so deadly serious.
3 Mar 2022 Australia and the crisis in Europe: threats and opportunities Richard Maude , Ben Scott A global contest of values and interests – and sharply divergent visions of order - is now dramatically intensified.
1 Mar 2022 What if Trump wins again? John Quiggin It would be folly to ignore the threat to US democracy. Australia needs to prepare against the possibility.
28 Feb 2022 Putin’s hubris foreshadows tragedy – for Ukrainians and Russians alike Ian Hill The invasion will drive Ukrainians even closer to Europe and bind the NATO alliance with a greater purpose.
25 Feb 2022 China’s grey zone tactics amount to far more than just laser games Peter Layton A Chinese warship’s use of a laser on an Australian surveillance plane was no accident but purposeful aggression.
23 Feb 2022 Russia-Ukraine: Lessons for Australia’s defence Sam Roggeveen Great powers seek spheres of influence – but there are limits.
22 Feb 2022 Damage limitation and US nuclear strategy Victor Abramowicz In an atomic world, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
21 Feb 2022 Putin’s choice Ian Hill It’s a wintry outlook for Russia/NATO relations, over Ukraine and beyond.
14 Feb 2022 The curious case of Blenheim Reef David Brewster , Samuel Bashfield A coral reef in the middle of the Indian Ocean, owned by no-one, is fast becoming a focus of international controversy.
9 Feb 2022 Delivering promises will show steel in Quad Indrani Bagchi Presidents Xi and Putin make a deliberate show of solidarity, but Quad partners should focus on boosting defence ties.
2 Feb 2022 How China views “strategic competition” with the United States Matthew Sussex , Michael Clarke Contrasting official readouts of the recent Biden-Xi summit offer an insight in Beijing’s attitudes on world order.
25 Jan 2022 AUKMIN shows the UK is a world away from Australia Susannah Patton London’s global focus on malign authoritarian actors makes clear thinking and prioritisation impossible.
11 Jan 2022 Japan and Australia ties blossom Tan Ming Hui A new defence pact marks a stronger partnership for countries driven together by shared values and regional dynamics.
29 Dec 2021 An AUKUS surprise – Best of The Interpreter 2021 The Interpreter An extraordinary decision put Australia at the centre of regional defence debates.
23 Dec 2021 What’s the worst that could happen? Tackling existential risk Andrew Leigh A pandemic is bad. But humanity is inviting greater dangers by toying with technologies that could end the species.
23 Dec 2021 Myths that stir trouble in the South China Sea John Quiggin A major shipping route, yes, but vital? False claims about the value of these waters only make diplomacy harder.
22 Dec 2021 India remains divided about AUKUS Abhijit Singh Something about the new Australia, UK and US deal suggests it could detract from the value and usefulness of the Quad.
20 Dec 2021 European security: Putin ups the ante with NATO Ian Hill Why is Moscow making proposals it must know are unacceptable?
15 Dec 2021 Crisis stability as a priority in US-China relations Heather Williams Arms control with China will look very different from arms control with Russia.
14 Dec 2021 Why isn’t Australia putting diplomacy first? Melissa Conley Tyler Canberra is out of step with its key allies with one of the most potent tools its international arsenal.
13 Dec 2021 Changing my mind about AUKUS Sam Roggeveen What I said then, and what I think now, about the nuclear-powered subs announcement that caught everyone by surprise.
8 Dec 2021 AUKUS debate “influenced France’s attitude towards New Caledonia” Nic Maclellan Local leaders – loyalists and independence advocates alike – believe the subs cancelation has coloured the French view.
7 Dec 2021 Taming the “grey zone” Megan Price It has become something of a catch-all phrase. But if everything is a grey zone tactic, to what extent is this helpful?
3 Dec 2021 Only a truly national security strategy can forestall disaster Peter Layton It’s not China but a changing climate that will most threaten Australia’s way of life in the century ahead.
2 Dec 2021 Honouring the dead on the path to Korean peace Khang Vu Recovering troop remains and negotiating denuclearisation are vital to end-of-war declarations on the Korean peninsula.
30 Nov 2021 New Zealand: No longer Australia’s Pacific security partner? Robert Ayson Wellington has appeared slow to respond to a crisis in Solomon Islands where once it would have been a regional leader.
24 Nov 2021 Maldives: India first or India out? David Brewster Relations between one of the largest countries in the world and one of the smallest inevitably brings sensitivities.
23 Nov 2021 Regulating unmanned underwater vehicles in Indonesian waters Taufik Rachmat Nugraha Deep sea drones are revolutionising marine science. But the military potential makes transparency essential.
8 Nov 2021 Indonesia-Australia: Deeper divide lies beneath AUKUS submarine rift Benjamin Herscovitch , Gatra Priyandita Indonesia is committed to “standing in the middle” between the United States and China and using ASEAN as a buffer.
28 Oct 2021 Britain and Australia aren’t actually treaty allies – they should be Ben Judah Only a formal deal will lock in the gains under AUKUS against future uncertainty.
27 Oct 2021 AUKUS? Quad? FOIP? A fragmented approach cannot counter China Yatharth Kachiar , Priya Vijaykumar Poojary Only a coherent policy for the Indo-Pacific will work. The West needs to offer a strong economic balance to Beijing.
22 Oct 2021 “Strategic autonomy” is more dangerous for Europe than AUKUS Benjamin Tallis Breaking from the United States would militarise the European Union to the extent that it would become unrecognisable.
14 Oct 2021 Would a war over Taiwan be legal? Ben Saul International law defines statehood and provides the rules of war, but ambiguities abound in the case of Taiwan.
14 Oct 2021 AUKUS: Why Beijing didn’t go ballistic Jia Deng China’s reaction was in words not deeds. Another high-profile case may have influenced its attitude.
11 Oct 2021 Subs: Australia’s reputation overboard Richard Ogier In Europe, and not only in France, the image of Australia has suffered a direct hit.
6 Oct 2021 Chinese warplanes overhead Taiwan (or maybe not) Peter Layton Multi-aircraft flights – some at night – signal a growing sophistication. But there are still limits.
5 Oct 2021 In defence of AUKUS Oriana Skylar Mastro , Zack Cooper This is not only about nuclear-powered submarines; it is about a strengthened US commitment to Australia.
29 Sep 2021 SSN vs SSK Hugh White Time on station or a numbers game? The answer depends on the mission for Australia’s submarine fleet.
20 Sep 2021 The law when putting autonomous military platforms on a shopping list Eve Massingham The fear of rogue killer robots looms large but legal questions go well beyond the pointy end.
17 Sep 2021 Sunk! France cries outrage over snubbed subs John Sexton The French president is stung, the local media in uproar, and allies are caught in the storm.
16 Sep 2021 How nuclear subs could transform Australia, its alliance and Asia Sam Roggeveen First thoughts on the consequences of a truly momentous decision.
13 Sep 2021 Small hints of a bigger opportunity in Australia-South Korea ties Peter Dean Defence industry engagement can be the bridge to span different strategic visions of challenges to the region.
7 Sep 2021 Matching strategic and defence policy to the climate challenge Brendan Sargeant Australia is looking too much at symptoms rather than the causes – and missing the need to work cooperatively.
3 Sep 2021 Australia’s essential need: not seaborne trade but seaborne supply James Goldrick “Sea control” is not about dominating waters but only to the extent necessary to ensure the movement needed.
2 Sep 2021 Europe and the South China Sea Loro Horta More warships in disputed waters may cause instability. But the presence of navies from afar sends a clear message, too.