Geostrategic competition is intensifying in the Pacific
A more powerful China is relentlessly contesting the maritime security order in the Pacific. Dr Wesley Morgan shares his insights. Read More
Military
Designing an Australian grand strategy for China
A grand strategy involves developing and applying national power to improve the relationship our nation has with another. This whole-of-nation activity integrates multiple interests while using diverse forms of power including diplomatic, economic, societal, cyber and military. Dr Peter Layton, Visiting Fellow at Griffith Asia Institute shares insights on an Australian Grand Strategy for China. Read More
Cold war nuclear-powered aircraft: A step too far
A nuclear-powered aircraft could, it seemed, provide dramatically improved range and endurance compared to chemically fuelled powered aircraft. Read More
Myanmar: Pariah status no bar to defence modernisation
ANDREW SELTH | Despite criticisms, sanctions and embargoes, Myanmar is strengthening military ties with neighbours and friends. It has been more than two years since… Read More
Singapore’s careful F-35 fighter aircraft purchase
PETER LAYTON | Singapore has finally decided to acquire four F-35 aircraft with options for eight more, initially for evaluation purposes. Read More
The Rohingya crisis and Myanmar’s military responses
ANDREW SELTH | Since October 2016, when militants from the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) attacked three border police posts in Myanmar’s Rakhine State,… Read More
Aung San Suu Kyi and the Tatmadaw
ANDREW SELTH | The democratically elected government in Myanmar under Aung San Suu Kyi has so far disappointed many voters and international observers. Her… Read More
Why Myanmar’s military is not planning a coup
ANDREW SELTH | Speculation about military intentions makes for a good conspiracy theory but facts tell a different story. Myanmar has always encouraged conspiracy… Read More
