January
- Opinion
- AUKUS
Expect Trump to cut defence spending deal on AUKUS
The incoming president is likely to be tempted to prove he can get a better deal than Joe Biden negotiated with Australia on the nuclear submarines.
- Opinion
- Federal election
Heed the election lesson of America and Argentina
This is shaping to be the year of licence and experimentation in politics, where the unthinkable can not just be thought, it can be said and done.
September 2023
- Opinion
- AUKUS
AUKUS is still a toddler with a long way to go
The unfortunate fact is since the announcement of the nuclear-powered submarine agreement two years ago, no partner has had to do anything hard to make it a reality.
July 2023
- Opinion
- Russia-Ukraine war
PM should focus on helping Ukraine, not self-obsessed defence deals
It’s right that both Australia and Germany rearm to counter the Beijing-Moscow partnership. But how can we not focus the same energy on helping Ukraine?
March 2022
- Opinion
- Defence
East coast subs base choice is no beauty pageant
Beyond the politics, a public debate about the merits of Brisbane, Newcastle and Port Kembla makes sense. The last thing any government should do is rush this critical defence decision,
November 2019
- Opinion
- China's Spy Secrets
Political parties must take foreign interference seriously
The damage from foreign espionage can take years or even decades to appear. That's why a calm and orderly response is so important now.