Indonesia’s recent arms procurement spree underscores its pursuit of middle-power autonomy. By diversifying suppliers, it has sought to reduce reliance on the United States and China as the Trump administration disengages from Southeast Asia and …
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Oft-repeated, because it is true, Australia faces the most complex strategic circumstances since World War II. Instability and near-term risk of major armed conflict in our region are real. The circumnavigation of Australia by Chinese …
Innovation policy is often built around optimism. But in a world of live contest across the economy, the environment and the broader geostrategic landscape, progress cannot afford to wait for perfection. The scale of technology …
Australia’s ability to generate breakthrough ideas has never been in doubt. But despite increasing recognition of the need for national resilience, the country still lacks a capital system built to serve strategic purpose. The failure …
Inflation is ganging up with long-standing problems in our contracting and procurement systems to stifle construction, innovation and ultimately our economic future. While the Reserve Bank fights inflation, the government must lead reform in procurement …