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From Warfare to Lawfare

From Warfare to Lawfare

The ongoing Iran-Israel war will soon transition into international lawfare. The Security Council will hold a high-level open debate on peace and security on 22 July, chaired by Pakistan, which can hardly be regarded as neutral. Back home, the ABC’s news and current...

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How to lose an alliance: PM’s shrinking ambition

How to lose an alliance: PM’s shrinking ambition

"It’s past the point that the failure of Donald Trump and the Prime Minister to meet face-to-face can be put down to diary difficulties. Anthony Albanese will not go to Washington – and it’s clear Trump is playing him." Ernest Hemingway famously asked: “How did you go...

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Putting Australia first in the AUKUS review

Putting Australia first in the AUKUS review

So, the US is reviewing the AUKUS sub deal to align it with Donald Trump’s America First approach and to ensure Australia and the UK are stepping up on collective defence.  As America does this review, Australia should take a fresh look too, so we know what we...

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Budgeting for an Enhanced Ready Force

Budgeting for an Enhanced Ready Force

If the strategic environment is driving an enhanced need to bulk up the capabilities of the ready force, where will the money come from to do so? And just as significantly, would recasting and reinforcing the fight tonight force with new means such as maritime...

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