Every significant development involving China now seems to trigger the same argument. A missile test, an investment proposal, an electric vehicle shipment, a port lease or critical mineral project quickly becomes another debate over whether …
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In the struggle with China over critical-minerals supply chains, the United States and its partners should focus efforts across three fronts: commercial, technological and allied coordination. Action is needed in each to overcome advantages that …
The Australia–Japan quasi-alliance is not a hedge against US unreliability, nor should it be seen in purely bilateral terms. Rather, it is emblematic of a broader pattern I call ‘stewarding’, in which core US allies …
While Australia correctly prioritises the development of domestic industry, the Australian Defence Force is not a sufficient customer to sustain deep industrial capacity across every capability. A central takeaway, from multiple sessions at the 2026 …
Indonesia’s defence policy is moving in two directions at once. Externally, it is pursuing procurement and modernisation while expanding defence diplomacy, training and international engagement. But domestically, its military focus is shaped by a broad …