Politics

Despite anxiety about Trump, Asia’s maritime democracies are increasingly aligned on security

Despite anxiety about Trump, Asia’s maritime democracies are increasingly aligned on security

This week is highly consequential for US allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Following Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s successful official visit to Washington, President Trump ha...

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ADF missile defence systems ‘inadequate’ to protect against Chinese missiles

ADF missile defence systems ‘inadequate’ to protect against Chinese missiles

The Australian reports that the Australian Defence Force faces a critical IAMD gap in missile defence capabilities after the Australian Government failed to heed the advice of its own Defence Str...

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Publication alert | Lessons from Ukraine and Gaza make the case for missile defence for Australia, according to new report

Publication alert | Lessons from Ukraine and Gaza make the case for missile defence for Australia, according to new report

Ahead of Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy, a new report from the United States Studies Centre (USSC) at the University of Sydney argues for more attention and funding for integrated air ...

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Protecting the homeland: Accelerating ground-based air and missile defence for Australia

Protecting the homeland: Accelerating ground-based air and missile defence for Australia

Overview and executive summary Under defence policy planning guidance, the Albanese government has adopted a two-year cycle of review for the delivery of a National Defence Strategy and an Integra...

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US and Australia sign rare earths deal to counter China’s dominance

US and Australia sign rare earths deal to counter China’s dominance

Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump today revealed an 8 and a half billion dollar pact for critical metals that are the quicksilver of modern life, needed to power iPhones, electric cars, and fighte...

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Trump is going to Asia — what happens next is anyone’s guess

Trump is going to Asia — what happens next is anyone’s guess

AP reports that President Donald Trump is expected to leave for Asia at the end of the week, betting that an around-the-world journey will help him untangle big issues that he can’t afford to get ...

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