Strategic Influence

Why We Must Prepare for the Chinese Communist Party’s Collapse

The author argues a sudden collapse of Chinese communist rule could trigger simultaneous military, financial, humanitarian and proliferation crises. Advance international planning should secure strategic weapons, maintain essential services and support legitimate, Chinese-led political reconstruction.
4 minutes
Strategic Influence

Preparing for and countering limited nuclear attacks in East Asia: Guardian Tiger III

The report argues that rising Asian conflict risks (especially from North Korea) increase the likelihood of limited nuclear attacks. It urges stronger deterrence, allied preparedness, and conventional-nuclear integration to respond effectively if nuclear deterrence fails.
20 minutes
Containerised Data Centre
Cyber

Data centres in Australia: your questions answered

Data centres are becoming increasingly controversial due to their energy, water and land demands. While governments view them as critical for AI, economic growth and data sovereignty, communities are concerned about the centres’ impacts.
15 minutes
MH-60R over water winching, Jervis Bay.
Strategic Influence

Fault Lines – Defence bills, warning flares, Pacific cheques

This article provides a roundup of strategic issues in our region. Japan and South Korea are reshaping regional capabilities, while tensions in the South China Sea and new Pacific agreements show how quickly the strategic environment is changing.
11 minutes
Strategic Influence

Japan closer to nuclear submarines

Japan is considering submarines capable of faster, longer patrols as regional naval competition intensifies. Greater endurance would expand operational reach, but higher costs, underwater noise and specialised workforce demands remain significant constraints.
3 minutes
Air & Space Power

Beyond the Reaper: Rethinking the future of multirole drones

The US Air Force’s heavy MQ-9 Reaper losses highlight the vulnerability of expensive multirole drones against modern air defences. The article argues future drone warfare should favour networks of smaller, specialised drones that are cost effective.
6 minutes
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Strategic Influence

Preparing for and countering limited nuclear attacks in East Asia: Guardian Tiger III

The report argues that rising Asian conflict risks (especially from North Korea) increase the likelihood of limited nuclear attacks. It urges stronger deterrence, allied preparedness, and conventional-nuclear integration to respond effectively if nuclear deterrence fails.
20 minutes
MH-60R Seahawk helicopter 'Blackout' HMAS Supply 2026.
Artificial Intelligence

Security teams are adopting AI faster than they trust it

AI adoption is widespread, yet security teams remain reluctant to delegate consequential decisions because of privacy, accuracy and accountability concerns. Effective governance requires clear boundaries, explainable outcomes and human responsibility for high-impact actions.
3 minutes
Containerised Data Centre
Cyber

Data centres in Australia: your questions answered

Data centres are becoming increasingly controversial due to their energy, water and land demands. While governments view them as critical for AI, economic growth and data sovereignty, communities are concerned about the centres’ impacts.
15 minutes
Strategic Influence

Why We Must Prepare for the Chinese Communist Party’s Collapse

The author argues a sudden collapse of Chinese communist rule could trigger simultaneous military, financial, humanitarian and proliferation crises. Advance international planning should secure strategic weapons, maintain essential services and support legitimate, Chinese-led political reconstruction.
4 minutes
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