As regional tensions escalate threats to civilians across the Middle East, our leaders need to take concrete steps to prevent further civilian harm. Those steps should include an immediate embargo on arms and arms components …
On 8 August, UN member states agreed to what was once deemed implausible: a universal cybercrime convention. A Russia-led effort to challenge existing Euro-centric standards for law enforcement cooperation turned into an agreement that preserves …
Picture a globe turned upside down so you see Antarctica at the top of the world. The continent’s immense strategic value is striking. Global resource pressures, coupled with advances in technology, continue to generate a …
Last week, the Select Committee on Australia’s Disaster Resilience released its long-awaited report, Boots on the ground: raising resilience. It’s an excellent summary of input from across the disaster-response community in Australia and makes many …
[A speech delivered to the Meet the Chiefs industry briefing, Canberra, 13 August 2024.] I’m glad to have another frank discussion with you about securing Australia’s future. Tonight, I propose to do something …