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Alex Bristow

February 2024

We can’t talk about China’s power in euphemisms.

Australia can’t talk defence by not mentioning China

We cannot win public consent for higher defence spending without being candid with voters on where the threats come from.

March 2023

Virginia submarine

AUKUS subs defend our sovereignty

A genuine trilateral partnership with trusted and reliable allies will strengthen, not diminish, Australia’s security capabilities and ability to play a meaningful role in regional stability.

Original URL: https://www.afr.com/by/alex-bristow-p536rs