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If China’s foreign minister tells us war is inevitable, we should listen
The national commitment to AUKUS signals that Australia is not going to sit idly until the water reaches boiling point and grey zone warfare becomes hot war.
- Peter Hartcher
Chinese state media criticises Red Alert reporting
Chinese state media have criticised the series, claiming it consists of misleading information despite Beijing’s ongoing rhetorical threats to Taiwan.
- Eryk Bagshaw
Australia has an urgent security problem. These confronting ideas can help solve it
The AUKUS submarines won’t arrive in time. Our independent defence panel asks if we should consider national service or even hosting nuclear weapons.
- Peter Hartcher and Matthew Knott
We do not want war, but Australia needs to be ready. Read our experts’ verdict in full
Watch the video of the debate on Australia’s defences.
- Peter Hartcher and Matthew Knott
The first 72 hours: How an attack on Taiwan could rapidly reach Australia
A blizzard of cyberattacks from China on Australia’s communications and electricity grid would cripple the nation, our defence panel warns.
- Peter Hartcher and Matthew Knott
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Five national security experts assembled by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age conclude the overwhelming source of danger to Australia is from China.
Australia faces the threat of war with China within three years – and we’re not ready
Are we prepared for full-scale conflict? Our panel of national security experts says no.
- Peter Hartcher and Matthew Knott
‘Australia’s holiday from history is over’
Five of the nation’s top security minds sound the alarm about Australia’s readiness for war.
- Peter Hartcher and Matthew Knott
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