Converging ways of war: Russian, China and America
PETER LAYTON | Thinking about major war is back in fashion as forever wars shuffle off and near-peer conflicts become considered plausible. Counter-insurgency is… Read More
Region-China and North East Asia
Australia’s scrapping of Antarctic aerodrome could pave the runway for China
ELIZABETH BUCHANAN | While environmentalists have welcomed the Australian government’s decision to abandon the Davis aerodrome project in Antarctica, China is likely now drafting… Read More
China’s risky path to riches
ROWAN CALLICK | China’s relentless leader Xi Jinping hates the idea of braking, let alone using reverse gear. So in the face of fierce… Read More
Storm warning: Chinese grey zone futures inbound
PETER LAYTON | As competition with China deepens, the nation’s use of gray zone techniques is becoming of increasing importance and interest. China has been… Read More
Countering China’s grey zone strategy
PETER LAYTON | China’s grey zone activities grind remorseless on but in so doing are creating an opposing pushback. As is customary, the … Read More
Chinese warplanes overhead Taiwan (or maybe not)
PETER LAYTON | China’s PLA Air Force’s (PLAAF) latest flights into the Taiwanese Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) have gained people’s… Read More
Explainer: What exactly is the Quad and what’s on the agenda for their Washington summit?
IAN HALL | On Friday, the leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the US met in Washington for the first in-person Quad summit. Hosted by… Read More
Australia’s wartime seaborne trade: Insights from before
PETER LAYTON | The cargo, not the ships, should guide Australia’s responses to potential threats against seaborne trade and supply. China’s maritime warfare capabilities become… Read More
How long can the CCP dominate China?
ROWAN CALLICK | The Chinese Communist Party is at the peak of its power as it enters its second century. But how long can it remain at… Read More
Common prosperity should be valued in China and not disparaged by critics
COLIN MACKERRAS | Recent news on China has been replete with items about “cracking down” on the rich, celebrities, the use of video games by… Read More
