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South China Sea ruling a test for our patchwork global order
The arbitral tribunal convened under Part XV of the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention has found that China’s claimed historic rights in the South China Sea, enshrined in its nine-dash...
Breathtaking but counterproductive: the South China Sea arbitration award
Anthony Bergin wrote here on The Strategist that The Hague award in The Philippines v China arbitration case is a heavy defeat for Beijing. The award is breathtaking in its overwhelming support for...
Washington welcome as China flexes muscle in Southeast Asia’s waters
America needs to deepen and sustain its strategic interests in Southeast Asia in response to a strong regional demand for a robust American presence, especially in light of China’s growing military,...
The Brexit effect on global security
The ramifications of Britain’s vote to exit the European Union extend beyond turmoil in the financial markets to very serious and far-reaching effects on global security, writes John Blaxland...
South China Sea: After the Hague ruling, what's next?
Two scenarios are possible: China ignores the ruling and carries on as before. Or an irate Beijing escalates the tension in the region, calling Washington’s bluff. Any day now the Permanent...
The South China Sea: next stop the UN Security Council?
All the signs indicate that China is preparing to reject the anticipated adverse judgment of the Permanent Court of Arbitration on the South China Sea. The Philippines is arguing that China is acting...
Submarines: defence analysts say much to learn from Collins class submarines
Thirty years after the Collins class ‘dud subs’ were built, and 20 years since they hit the water, defence analysts warn Australia should pay close attention while building their replacements and...
‘Deeply regrettable’: Japan sidelined as Australia awards submarine contract to France
France has beat competition from Germany and Japan to win a Aus$50 billion (US$39 billion) contract to design and build Australia’s next generation of submarines, in a decision Tokyo called ‘deeply...
If we strike a deal with Japan, we're buying more than submarines
Asian power politics must be factored into any defence contract decisions, writes Hugh White.Many people in Canberra think we should partner with Japan to build our new submarines, whether or not...
China, Australia and the US rebalance?
Australia enters China’s strategic landscape because of its role as a close military ally of the US. It’s seen by many inside China as the ‘southern anchor’ of America’s alliance system in the Asia–...
