From Research Strength to National Leverage: Australia’s Quantum Inflection Point
Insider Brief: Australia is transitioning quantum from long-term research into an industrial capability, supported by sustained public investment,…
Billions in funding for South Australian submarine construction yard
The Australian Government is ensuring that South Australia remains the home of Australia’s submarine construction, with expenditure projected…
China now operates world’s 2nd-largest nuclear submarine fleet
China has overtaken Russia to become the world’s second-largest operator of nuclear-powered submarines. Updated force assessments indicate that…
Rubio swaps hawk for diplomat in year-end pivot on China
In a wide-ranging, two-hour year-end briefing on Friday, Washington’s top diplomat Marco Rubio offered pragmatic remarks on China,…
Australia says it will meet ‘challenges’ of AUKUS nuclear submarine timeline
SYDNEY – Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said Australia was “very self-critical” as it looked to address challenges,…
US 10,200-ton nuclear submarine could soon dock at Australian ports
US nuclear-powered submarines that may carry nuclear weapons could dock at Australian ports without the knowledge of the…
Opinion | Self-interest is now the main driver of Britain’s Asia policy
A recent government reshuffle has reopened questions about the depth of Britain’s commitment to Asia. The role of…
Opinion | South Korea’s US nuclear sub deal risks roiling East Asia’s waters
South Korea is set to acquire nuclear-powered attack submarines with US approval and assistance, according to a joint…
Defending the Pacific: George Friedman on Australia, Japan and the coalition against China
Christian Smith: Hello, and welcome to this podcast from Geopolitical Futures. I’m your host, Christian Smith. The Australian…
Australia to get world’s most advanced 10,000-ton nuclear submarines
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met face-to-face with US President Donald Trump for the first time, emerging with…
Trump’s take on China should shift the tone of war talk in Australia
Donald Trump has had a lot to say about China and trade since he returned to the White…
Can the US, Russia and China break their nuclear talks impasse?
US President Donald Trump’s summit in Alaska last month with Russian leader Vladimir Putin failed to revive long-stalled…