Cooperation between federal and subnational Australian governments on national security must continue to evolve in the face of the complex terrorism, espionage and foreign interference threats. The tensions exemplified by Canberra’s unprecedented 2021 decision to …
Embracing partnership more widely across governments, the military, industry and academia can accelerate capability to the frontline, which enhances a nation’s deterrence posture. The profound changes underway in the global security environment are clear. And …
The intent of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to establish a Cyber Force needs to be supported, but not rushed. In response to the recent hacking of TNI Strategic Intelligence Agency data in June …
Last week, the Industry Capability Network in Australia (ICN) released the second edition of its Northern Territory’s Construction Industry Mapping Report. As the Australian Department of Defence prepares to unleash a wave of construction projects …
When Peter Wright remarked: ‘That will fix the bastards’, while leaving the NSW Supreme Court witness box on 8 December 1986, he was firing a salvo in the ‘Spycatcher affair’, a political and legal controversy …
In early October, Indonesian defence minister Prabowo Subianto will be inaugurated as the country’s 8th president. Unlike outgoing president Joko Widodo (Jokowi), whose administration was primarily focused on domestic development, Prabowo is keen to bolster …
Australia requires persistent access to Antarctica and needs to reconsider its 2021 decision to abandon plans for a year-round runway near Davis Station. Unimpeded access to Antarctica is necessary as to solidify Australia’s status as …