by Michael Shoebridge | Jul 29, 2025 | AUKUS, Strategy & Capability
So, is what we’ve just heard about the strength of Australian-UK relations and commitment to AUKUS fabulous news that reduces the risks and problems built into the nuclear sub pact? No. Does the new 50-year treaty, named after Geelong, a town in...
by Steve Baxter and Michael Shoebridge | Jul 22, 2025 | Podcasts, Policy, Strategy & Capability, Ukraine
Grumpy Strategist Makers Series – with Beaten Zone | RSS.com One Grumpy Strategist talks with Beaten Zone Venture Partners boss Steve Baxter. They set out Steve’s journey from the Army to business success in the tech world, to now running an outfit all...
by Robbin Laird | Jun 27, 2025 | Policy, Strategy & Capability
On May 28, 2025, Michael Shoebridge, Director of Strategic Analysis Australia, and I travelled to Melbourne, Australia to visit C2 Robotics which is described on its website as follows: “C2 Robotics specialises in the rapid development of cutting edge robotics and...
by Marcus Hellyer | Jun 16, 2025 | AUKUS, Defence Budget, Strategy & Capability
It’s been an eventful couple of weeks in AUKUS submarine land. The event that made the biggest splash, at least in Australia, was the United States’ announcement that Under Secretary for Defense Policy Elbridge Colby would lead a review of AUKUS ‘to ensure it aligns...
by Peter Jennings | Jun 15, 2025 | AUKUS, Defence Budget, Strategy & Capability
The Albanese government’s handling of AUKUS has been lazy, half-hearted and inattentive. The good news? If the PM really wants to salvage this mess, he can. Defence Minister Richard Marles says he’s “very confident” AUKUS is on track. Confidence, however, is no...
