AUKUS represents an Australian switch from a practice of risk avoidance to one of eager acceptance.

Consolidating maritime departments, and coordination across defence, civil and industry is where the wins will be made.

South Korea is no longer merely buying American security; it is building in interdependence.

Another Trump statement that poses a whole lot of unanswered questions.

A modest Australian presence at the Indian Ocean base would deliver strategic depth and alliance reciprocity at minimal cost.

Democracy works best when defence debates are transparent.

When it comes to Australia, Trump’s focus is elsewhere, and that’s not all bad.

Flashy weapons deals could distract from awkward questions about Australia’s overall military spending.

The trilateral security partnership has the potential to deliver meaningful operational advantages within this decade.

Trumpeting a new treaty does nothing to fix fundamental production problems.

America’s new act reinforces the reality that internal choices are rarely contained within borders.

The strategic benefits far outweigh the operational and political challenges.

US pressure tactics could undermine the Australia alliance it aims to strengthen.

Promises need to shift to performance, judged against a published timeline.

The 30 days reportedly set aside for the Pentagon’s review have almost expired. An alliance crisis could be next.

With its defence spending akin to a rounding error in comparison to China and the US, Australia must find other ways to exert power.

The economic case for building nuclear submarines in Australia should be put to the test.

In a world no longer divided neatly into allies and adversaries, the next government must find a strategy to navigate the new world order.

China wasn't making a legal point. This was a show of force.

“Gotcha” politics is undermining the unity ticket needed to tackle the challenges facing Australia.