October 2022
- Opinion
- AUKUS
AUKUS has big technology hurdles with some very big rewards
The anomaly is that while intelligence sharing is intimate between the three members, the same is not true regarding defence secrets.
September 2021
- Opinion
- Defence
A profound move for both Canberra and Washington
Both Australia and the US see the balance of power shifting away from allied democracies. Both are willing to take steps, even dramatic ones, to shift it back.
January 2021
- Opinion
- Biden's White House
Why Biden won’t reset on China
The Biden administration is not just breaking with Trump, but with all the Republican and Democrat administrations that came before.
December 2020
- Opinion
- China relations
Washington should keep calm and watch the Australians
The Morrison government’s approach of firmness, prudence and resolve towards Beijing is a model for the new Biden administration to follow.
October 2020
- Opinion
- US votes 2020
Biden would restore normality, but anything is possible on November 3
If Joe Biden wins, he will rebuild the US's global leadership role. But that result is not guaranteed.
July 2020
- Opinion
- Foreign relations
Washington sees in Canberra the independent ally it needs
Australia has been both out in front of Washington and unwilling to fall in behind it. That is healthy for regional security.