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The Strategist is a blog by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) that covers defence, security and foreign policy issues. It features articles by experts and commentators on topics such as China, Sri Lanka, air power, radicalisation and more.
Stepping up military support to humanitarian assistance in the …
The newly agreed Pacific defence response group to help with disaster relief will help to solidify Australia’s role as a primary provider of security assistance. It also gives the region a vital tool to promote ...
The cost of Australia’s defence: hard choices for the new government
The Strategist is a website that publishes articles on defence and security issues in Australia and the region. This article by Marcus Hellyer examines the defence budget, the megaprojects, the strategic environment and the hard choices for the new government.
Australia should grow its own fuel - The Strategist
Mar 18, 2024 · Australia really does run on the smell of an oily rag. Our fuel reserves are pitifully low by international standards, and we produce very little fuel domestically. This is a risk, both strategically and economically. ...
Where will Australia store its nuclear waste? | The Strategist
Sep 12, 2023 · Australia faces a growing nuclear waste problem as it prepares to acquire nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS partnership. The government needs to find a sustainable and safe solution for storing and disposing of low-, intermediate- and high-level waste, while consulting with stakeholders and future generations.
Australia’s fuel reserves don’t have to keep running on empty
For decades, Australians’ faith in globalisation and economic liberalism ensured that discussions about resilience focussed on recovery from short-term disasters. But the impacts of Covid-19 and the exponential decline in global security in recent years ...
Australia’s new tanks are overkill and overweight - The Strategist
Jun 22, 2021 · The Strategist criticises Australia's $2.5 billion upgrade of its M1 Abrams tank fleet, arguing that it is too heavy, too expensive and too inflexible for the Asia–Pacific region. It suggests that Australia should consider lighter alternatives, such as the US Army's mobile protected firepower program, and embrace future technologies, such as unmanned tanks.
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The Strategist is the online platform of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), a think tank that provides fresh ideas on defence and strategic policy issues. The site features articles by experts and commentators on Australia's role in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
Artificial intelligence and the future of humanity
How will artificial intelligence affect our lives, our civilisation and our identity? This article explores the challenges and opportunities of living in a world where we are no longer the smartest beings in the universe.
2024 geopolitical calendar for a world near the brink
Jan 16, 2024 · A guide to some of the summits, events, announcements and key dates to watch out for in 2024, a year when we hold our breath and hope the world doesn’t come undone. From Taiwan to Ukraine, from Davos to Munich, from Australia to Russia, here are the global challenges and opportunities ahead.