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Anti-satellite weapons could fill Earth’s orbit with space junk and make it unusable for military and civilian purposes
Canada’s F-35 flip-flop amid the Ukraine war underscores the need for a far-reaching, comprehensive review of the defence, security, diplomatic and development issues facing the country.
While there has been a big spend on cyber capabilities, many other aspects of defence and security have been neglected. The budget highlights the lack of a comprehensive national security policy.
The sanctions are likely to last beyond the current conflict. This may end up bringing about a solution to Africa’s desire to produce its own military hardware for its own use.
The future of Australia’s space efforts will hinge on coordination between defence, industry and universities.
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Professor Paddy Nixon, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra
Scott Morrison on Monday will unveil a plan for a new submarine base to be built on the east coast to support Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines.
With the Coalition leaning hard on its perceived strengths on national security, Labor’s only option is to emphasise bipartisanship.
The US, Australia, Japan and India are keen to show they are not merely reacting to their rivals’ agendas, but are able to offer their own ambitious solutions for the Indo-Pacific.
The two countries are on fundamentally different pages when it comes to regional security, and this is going to become more of an issue in the future.
While military aircraft with innovative technologies are designed to fight wars, they also need to exist safely in our communities.
Military expenditure is a relevant policy option in reducing the negative effect of terrorism on economic growth in Africa.
Canada’s ‘fireproof house’ defence strategy is causing problems among its allies. When you are convinced you live in a gated community, the pressure to invest in alarms for your home disappears.
The submarine announcement is sure to trigger a new round of debate on whether nuclear energy is right for Australia. But let’s be clear: the technology makes no sense for Australia.
PR exercise, elaborate purchasing agreement or genuine security pact? The new AUKUS agreement raises plenty of questions about why New Zealand missed out.
Nuclear submarines are powered by a miniature onboard fission reactor. They can go for decades without refuelling, making them faster, stealthier and much more expensive than conventional submarines.
Nuclear-powered submarines do not need to surface for air, allowing them to be stealthier for longer. But there’s still a million-dollar question: does this make us safer?
The collapse of the US operation in Afghanistan means the day might come when Australia needs access to the design of the weapons it uses.
The growth of online and space activity make traditional ideas of national security increasingly outdated.
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor of Security and International Relations, Staffordshire University
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Adjunct professor, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Strategic and Defence Studies, Australian National University
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Director, Open Door: Understanding and Supporting Service Pesonnel and their Families, Flinders University
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Professor and Director of the Policy Innovation Hub, Griffith Business School, Griffith University
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Honorary Professor, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Notre Dame Australia
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Professorial Fellow, Melbourne School of Government, The University of Melbourne
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Director of the Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne
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Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of York
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Professor, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University
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Professor of International Security, University of Bath
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Chair of Defence Studies and Director, UWA Defence and Security Institute, The University of Western Australia
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