by Michael Shoebridge | Nov 7, 2023 | AUKUS, China, Defence Budget, Indo Pacific, Strategy & Capability
Anthony Albanese’s visit to America has done three things. It has broadened the ambition for the alliance into new areas like critical minerals production. It’s revealed a new, deeper dependency on American ‘big tech’ for our government. And it’s highlighted the...
by Lesley Seebeck | Oct 19, 2023 | Policy, Strategy & Capability
New ideas, structural reform are needed – not just more money. The 2023-2030 Australian Government cyber strategy looks likely to be announced soon. It’s unlikely to be backed by substantial new funding. Across the board, in the defence and national...
by Lesley Seebeck | Jun 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
One measure of whether a government is ready to manage uncertainty and deal with crises is the tools it has at its disposal. Too few tools, and government are left with too few options, often too little nuance in dealing with the messiness of the world, and more than...
by Lesley Seebeck | May 3, 2023 | Strategy & Capability
In an age of fast evolving, disruptive digital tools, including emerging forms of AI, how can we reimagine the Australian Defence organisation, including the military, and its functions? What are the concepts of work, financial frameworks, governance, resourcing...
