A united front

Australian politicians should establish clearer political boundaries around national security to avoid politicising ongoing security issues and to better manage secondary effects.

Nothin’ but trouble

The head of ASIO has painted a gloomy picture of national prospects and international affairs as social strife and authoritarian aggression loom large on the agenda.

Does Australia need a national security advisor?

Australia’s ability to navigate the world could be strengthened by appointing an influential and autonomous National Security Advisor who can work hand in glove with their global counterparts in tenacious pursuit of our interests.

The future of cyber-security

China, Russia and international criminal gangs are waging an unrelenting cyber war against the West, and so Australia must place cyber-security at the heart of its national security strategy.

Australia needs a clearer security strategy

Unless we have a clear threat scenario, vagaries such as ‘drums of war’, ‘defence of Australia’, ‘shape, deter, respond’ and ‘balanced force’ are useless for real security planning.