The threat climate change poses to security is felt most acutely in the low-lying islands of the Melanesian Arc. Rising tides and erratic weather […]

Citing the rise of strident nationalism globally and President Trump’s disturbing comments on nuclear proliferation, this year atomic scientists moved the Doomsday Clock […]

With tensions in the South China Sea rising, prioritising regional defence strategy goals is more important than ever. Australia’s approach must capitalise on the nation’s […]

The battle by US-backed Iraqi forces to take Mosul back from Islamic State reached a critical point this week. With government forces making significant advances […]

Trump’s campaign and presidency have been dogged by allegations of Russian collusion; the departure of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is one such treasonous scandal. […]

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has emerged with renewed confidence in the US-Japan alliance following his weekend at US President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago country […]

The new US Secretary of Defense James Matthis this week allayed immediate concerns the US would take military action to deter China in the South China […]

East Asia is full of tensions including territorial disputes, military build-up and the legacy of past conflict. As Australia increases its capabilities it should keep […]

With the world’s two most populous nations in close proximity, tensions are bound to arise. Competition between China and India is fierce on economic […]

Since the wave of African independence in the 1950s and 60s, African nations have been forced to deal with the consequences of colonialism. […]