Defence
The West, Hobbits and the Illusion of Safety
Complacency is a luxury afforded only to those who do not live on the front lines. The illusion of safety is only as reliable as the guardians who stand in harm’s way.
Oh Hush, Queen
The political left hates standards for all of these reasons. But more than anything, they despise standards because they imply the existence of a norm, and justify judgments based on the norm.
A Tale of Two Militaries
One wants to build its combat effectiveness, the other tears down its soldiers.
A Few Good Men
The Israel−Gaza conflict will soon be over, but China’s military expansion will not. Can we handle the truth?
The 80th Anniversary Victory Parade
These ominous developments must be addressed sooner rather than later.
Hegseth’s Drone Strategy and What’s Next
The lag in drone development and integration left US forces critically vulnerable in a domain we once pioneered but failed to fully embrace. However, hope is not lost.
Setting the Stage for NATO?
As Russian forces take more ground, the Ukrainians will become increasingly desperate to find a way to drag NATO directly into the war.
US Trying to Save AUKUS from Albanese
The Australian government is a weak, unreliable, cheapskate ‘ally’.
Face of the Day
Defence Minister Judith Collins carried a model Seahawk helicopter and a huge grin with her on Thursday, as she headed to the debating chamber. Collins had just confirmed the Government would buy $2 billion worth of new naval helicopters. That would mean five new MH-60R Seahawk helicopters would arrive, to
To Prepare for War in the Pacific
There’s no time to lose. As the US fleet dwindles, China’s is growing at an alarming rate and shows no signs of abating. China is outbuilding the US Navy and is on track to add more than 20 new warships this year, compared to maybe five for the US.
Where Are We 80 Years Later?
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the non-proliferation treaty.
Tensions Rise as US-Russia Talks Turn Nuclear
Is it time for action, or are we still ‘at the level of words’?
This Threat Has Evolved, so Should We
We must act not out of fear, but foresight. The jihadist genie is not gone. Whether we contain it – or ignore it again – is a matter of political will and strategic maturity.
