The Indo-Pacific is entering an age of autonomy. Uncrewed systems are transforming how nations project power, manage crises and sustain deterrence. For middle powers such as South Korea and Australia, the spread of autonomous defence …
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While new books offer topicality, occasionally it pays to revisit the classics for a reality check on the essentials of continuity and change. Published 60 years ago, TB Millar’s Australia’s Defence is one such seminal …
Writing in The Strategist three years ago, I made the then-provocative assertion that the Philippines could be Australia’s most important defence partner in Southeast Asia. Fast forward to 2025, and the Philippines is now more …
The Australian Army’s amphibious capability is evolving, but not without turbulence. Determining the right force posture, basing arrangements and partnerships for this capability is no easy task, and the consequences of getting this wrong will …
The publication of three important US strategic policy documents will be a key moment for Europe and the continent’s defence. As the United States refocuses its security priorities, Europe will need to build up its …