Accountability is king, but no one is responsible. | RSS.com In Episode 76, the Grumpy Strategists...
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Australia needs a new strategy for a new world
In January 2026, and again in March, the world changed dramatically and fundamentally. Since then,...
Back to Monochrome Australia! Colour television was the first mistake
When Australia had something like a monoculture, it rested on a firm foundation. Trouble was, that...
Paperwork v. missiles: Australia, China & neighbourhood security
Right now, unfortunately, Australia is writing security cheques for itself and the South Pacific...
Australia’s zombie defence industry policy is rewarmed – the 2026 DIDS reinforces failure.
So, Minister Pat Conroy has released the Australian government’s "new" 2026 Defence Industry...
I’m a defence reporter. This is what we’ve already lost to pay for AUKUS
In a recent article, I argued that whilst nuclear-powered submarines are powerful platforms, there...
Hedging against America, ordering in a time of disorder
The mail arrives, yet the world spins awry. The global rules-based order, which has underpinned...
A tiny fleet of nuclear subs comes at the cost of a weaker Australian military
Three months ago, I asked how many American nuclear-powered submarines it would take to open the...
Unaccountable rises: A Defence leadership Trifecta performs at Parliament, while China shifts the ground on AUKUS
Unaccountable rises: A Defence leadership Trifecta | RSS.com Marcus and Michael each pick their...
America in Asia: a very different Hegesth to 2025 & regional ordering amongst disorder
America in Asia: a very different Hegesth to 2025 | RSS.com In Grumpy Strategists episode 74,...
Asia ponders the mystery of our time
“The situation of our time Surrounds us like a baffling crime. There lies the body half-undressed,...
What a Taiwan war would mean – missiles, chips & global damage
“The Asia-Pacific can no longer be classified as fully at peace.” from IISS'...
Retreat from Singapore: Richard Marles succeeds in getting all used subs from America. The new ones are rubbish.
Retreat from Singapore: Richard Marles succeeds in | RSS.com In history, a retreat from Singapore...
At sea amid ships, cables & drones – policy announceables from Shangri-La
Maritime matters sailed through the heart of the Shangri-La dialogue, run by the International...
Submarine plan U-turns: why public trust on AUKUS is falling
Black is white and up is down. There’s a reason Australians are losing trust in their government...