Originally published 20 September 2018. The relationship between the Australian and Chinese governments would benefit from a clearer declaration from Australia about what is and is not in our national interest in engaging with the …
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Originally published 13 July 2018. Last week, Greg Austin wrote in The Strategist that ‘those in Australia advocating for a ban on Huawei in the 5G network—mimicking the opinion of US intelligence chiefs expressed in …
In our final podcast for 2018, ASPI Executive Director Peter Jennings discusses the big issues of the year including Australia’s stance on China, US President Donald Trump, defence spending and Huawei with Michael Shoebridge, ASPI’s …
In February, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced a revised approach to the Pacific islands. Central to the coalition government’s ‘Pacific reset’ was a pledge to increase New Zealand’s diplomatic and development footprint in …
The first priority is to manage great power competition in the Indo‑Pacific. — Australia’s Defence Minister Christopher Pyne Optimists see the glass as half full, while strategists worry that it’s actually a coffin that’s half …
Europe Britain attempted something right out of Australia’s political playbook: a leadership spill (without years of practice, though, this one was unsuccessful and Theresa May remains PM). Vox, CNN and Carnegie get into the details. …
The world US President Donald Trump has announced plans to hold a second meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un early next year. The New York Times highlights the failure of the pair’s meeting in …
On 17 October, the Morrison government announced a review of Australia’s support for the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), to determine whether it remains ‘fit for purpose’. …
Sea state The chief of the Royal Australian Navy has confirmed that the first of the submarines being built by French contractor Naval Group may not become fully operational until 2035. Vice Admiral Mike Noonan …
Sea state The Royal Australian Navy has commissioned an experimental squadron called 822X to test the use of unmanned aircraft at sea. The Schiebel Camcopter S-100 and the Insitu ScanEagle are being trialled for use …
So, 71 years after its creation, the Australian Signals Directorate has stepped out of the shadows. Last night ASD Director-General Mike Burgess gave probably the most broad-ranging public outline of the work of a modern, …
Sea state The Chinese government refused a port call request by USS Wasp in Hong Kong amid escalating tension between the two countries. The decision follows the cancellation of two high-level trade and military meetings …