Originally published 31 March 2022. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the poorer than expected performance of the Russian army have prompted fierce debate among military commentators on why Russia’s much-vaunted military reforms of the …
Machine-learning algorithms that process data might not immediately come to mind when we think about Covid-19, but they supercharged our ability to respond to a disruptive threat. Countries emerged from rolling lockdowns due, in part, …
In October, the US introduced a ban on exports to China of cutting-edge semiconductor chips, the advanced equipment needed to manufacture them and semiconductor expertise. The export controls are Washington’s most serious attempt to undermine China’s military …
The global markets for rare-earth elements and critical minerals are shaping to be the next economic hot zone for the Chinese Communist Party—and for Australia’s security. Japan recognised the economic vulnerability created by China’s near …
Geopolitics and technological innovation are transforming the economic base on which nations build national security. They are also transforming how Australia relates to its closest allies, particularly the United States. National security no longer rests …