Strategic Influence

What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?

A major trade conflict between the US and China would disrupt supply chains, drive up costs, and slow economic growth—likely sending shockwaves across global markets. Smartphones top US imports from China.

Strategic Influence

‘Alarmist nonsense’: Labor and Coalition dismissed security risks over the Port of Darwin for years. What’s changed?

The author argues years of expert advice found no real threat—recent political moves to cancel the Darwin Port lease raise questions about timing, consistency, and the role of national security in public policy.

Air & Space Power

Fleet Space delivers full-stack sovereign satcom plan to ADF

The contract—delivering significant advances in the global space sector—lays a foundation for a sovereign microsatellite platform of high-speed, secure, and resilient battlefield communications, tailored to the Australian Defence Force’s evolving operational needs.

Technology & Innovation

Chinese pilots defeated by AI in high-intensity, unpredictable air combat simulations

Chinese researchers have claimed to have created an AI system that can counter high-intensity air combat simulations and defeat human pilots in dogfights. The technology focuses on the physical mechanics of the aircraft to make predictions.

Strategic Influence

Australia Can Take USAID’s Place in the Pacific Islands

With rising regional needs and fading U.S. presence, Australia has both the trust and tools to step up and provide meaningful support—before others take that space. Aid must align with local climate concerns.

Strategic Influence

Exposing China’s Legal Preparations for a Taiwan Invasion

This article outlines China’s pre-invasion legal strategy and key steps Taiwan’s international supporters can take to strengthen deterrence; including dismantling China’s legal pretext for aggression, and implementing coordinated counter-lawfare strategies to challenge Beijing’s campaign.

Strategic Influence

Senior military leaders discuss challenges, future sustainment in INDO-PACOM

At the US Sea-Air-Space 2025 Expo, contested logistics and sustainment issues were discussed, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. A move to a “just in case, push supply system” was proposed to better prepare Naval forces, combined with leveraging strategic partnerships.

Welcome to The Runway, a platform of curated content designed to develop the intellectual edge of aviators in Australia’s Air Force

Brought to you by Royal Australian Air Force leaders, straight to your homepage and inbox.

View the latest About The Runway

Taking off on The Runway

Strategic Influence

What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?

A major trade conflict between the US and China would disrupt supply chains, drive up costs, and slow economic growth—likely sending shockwaves across global markets. Smartphones top US imports from China.

Air & Space Power

Fleet Space delivers full-stack sovereign satcom plan to ADF

The contract—delivering significant advances in the global space sector—lays a foundation for a sovereign microsatellite platform of high-speed, secure, and resilient battlefield communications, tailored to the Australian Defence Force’s evolving operational needs.

Strategic Influence

‘Alarmist nonsense’: Labor and Coalition dismissed security risks over the Port of Darwin for years. What’s changed?

The author argues years of expert advice found no real threat—recent political moves to cancel the Darwin Port lease raise questions about timing, consistency, and the role of national security in public policy.

Strategic Influence

Exposing China’s Legal Preparations for a Taiwan Invasion

This article outlines China’s pre-invasion legal strategy and key steps Taiwan’s international supporters can take to strengthen deterrence; including dismantling China’s legal pretext for aggression, and implementing coordinated counter-lawfare strategies to challenge Beijing’s campaign.

Introducing The All New

Runway App

You asked, we listened! We’ve made it easier than ever to support your professional development on the go – explore The Runway’s new mobile app. Everyone has 5 minutes to learn something new, so download the app today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to sharpen your intellectual edge.

Our Partners

Access Program Wirraway via ADELE ADELE

Found something worth contributing to The Runway? Contribute

Explore by topic

View all topics

Wellbeing

Strategic Influence

Air & Space Power

Communication & Cognition

Cyber

Technology & Innovation

Military Management

Military History