Accountability is king, but no one is responsible. The tragedy of Australian Defence leaders forced to waste their time & our money

by Marcus Hellyer and Michael Shoebridge | Jul 10, 2026 | China, Featured, Podcasts, Publications

Accountability is king, but no one is responsible. | RSS.com In Episode 76, the Grumpy Strategists ponder revelations of $29 billion of waste in just some of Australia’s big defence projects from Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy. His answer: bold reform...

The Age of Impunity: unilateral use of force damages us all

by Michael Shoebridge | Sep 10, 2025 | Featured, Policy

Anyone thinking the Israeli government’s strike on senior Hamas personnel in Qatar or the American government’s strike on a boat carrying 11 alleged Venezuelan drug runners in recent days is good news needs to think again. We have now officially entered the age...

G7 de-risks on China and supports Ukraine. Australia re-risks and shuffles feet.

by Michael Shoebridge | May 22, 2023 | China, Ukraine

Australia’s attendance at the G7 and Quad leaders meetings in Japan helps Anthony Albanese back home. It portrays him as a respected, influential international leader. But the price of sitting at these tables isn’t smiling and participating in photo opportunities,...