June 2022
Australia is at a turning point in foreign policy
The Lowy poll shows Australians are profoundly worried about challenges to the global order. But are they really concerned about the right issues?
January 2022
It’s about much more than Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s pressure on Ukraine is a test of the West in the broadest possible sense. Australia must draw lessons from it, too.
November 2021
It’s not just subs: Australians need to fathom our strategic situation
The quick and predictable politicisation of AUKUS shows a gap in public understanding as crucial as the military gap the nuclear submarines are meant to fill.
April 2021
China’s Antarctic interest signals a new Cold War front
Down on Australia’s forgotten southern flank, Beijing is preparing for the day when the Antarctic treaty system comes to an end.