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An independent panel published their findings in a report entitled Red Alert.

Red Alert

A panel of national security experts explores Australia’s readiness for the threat of conflict with China, in a report entitled ‘Red Alert’.

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China’s foreign minister Qin Gang has warned of “confrontation” as US tensions rise.

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
Qin Gang this week accused the US of encircling China.

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
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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
From left: Lesley Seebeck, Mick Ryan, Alan Finkel, Lavina Lee and Peter Jennings.

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

China is the clear and present danger, Mr Keating, so let us call a spade a spade

The Herald believes that discussing Australia’s preparedness or lack of preparedness for war is responsible journalism and important for democracy.

  • The Herald's View
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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
An independent panel published their findings in a report entitled Red Alert.

Red Alert

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
Chinese soldiers mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing in 2019.

Are we prepared for war? The public has a right to know

The possibility of imminent war is a new thing for Australia, but we’ve been warned by an expert panel we must be ready to fight within three years.

  • The Herald's View

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/Red-Alert-6fuw