China’s defence and security presence beyond the Western Pacific is set to intensify over the next decade, expanding its access, influence and operational reach across the Indo-Pacific. In the Southwest Pacific, Beijing is likely to …
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Anzac Day signifies tragedy. It speaks to futility and loss, the death of young Australians in their prime. We try to make sense of this ‘senseless loss’ by honouring their courage and extolling Anzac values. We …
China’s newly released 15th five‑year plan offers a revealing insight into how Beijing understands future military power. Among quantum technologies, nuclear fusion energy, embodied intelligence and 6G communications, the plan identifies brain‑computer interfaces (BCIs) as …
China may claim neutrality and call for peace in the Middle East, but it is heavily invested in the Iran conflict. Perhaps because of its dependence on Iran for energy security, it is transferring dual-use …
Chinese media narratives on the Middle East conflict present this external crisis as a validation of China’s national security strategies. While official statements show diplomatic and humanitarian support for Iran, media narratives reveal Beijing’s strategic …