The Australian Strategic Policy Institute is an independent, non-partisan think tank focused on Australia's defence, cyber, tech and strategic policy.
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ASPI has released its Cost of Defence budget brief for 2026-27.
It warns the ADF is being asked to ācarry the deterrence load with lessā, as new defence investment remains backloaded while acquisition and sustainment spending falls.
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'Beijing didnāt defeat opposition in Zambia so much as it succeeded in having it structurally foreclosed,' writes Shannon Van Sant. aspistrategist.org.au/from-pā¦
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'Peacemakerās detailed account of the backroom dealing at the UN during leadership transitions provides valuable pointers for the upcoming contest to appoint the next secretary-general,' writes Robert Wihtol. aspistrategist.org.au/bookshā¦
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'Identifying a sovereignty gap is not alarmism. It is the national equivalent of fitting a smoke alarm, making a manageable danger visible before it becomes a catastrophic one,' writes Steven Camilleri. aspistrategist.org.au/austraā¦
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This week @davidwroe speaks to Nicole Giles, Canada's Deputy Director of Policy and Partnerships, @csiscanada. They discuss the velocity, variety and volume of threats facing Canada and its allies and how governments can respond.
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Australia must know how long it can last if ships stop coming | Steven Camilleri | bit.ly/43rP04P
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In 'Make stuff here...or else', author Steven Camilleri argues that public policy has pivoted to resilience 'but physical capability has not yet caught up'. The regularity of global shocks means a National Resilience Test is required.
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'It will take time and sustained focus to produce tangible results, but getting more young Australians more interested and involved in the changing world around them is worth the effort,' writes Andrew Forrest. aspistrategist.org.au/communā¦
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'Once just a marketplace, the financial system is now a weapon of statecraft,' writes Nikko Riazi. aspistrategist.org.au/a-natiā¦
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'The argument about why critical minerals matter is largely over. The implementation challenge has only just begun,' writes @johncoyne14. aspistrategist.org.au/darwinā¦
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Communicating geopolitics to young Australians is worth the effort, so letās try | Andrew Forrest | bit.ly/3QuUadj
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In 'Darwin Dialogue 2026: From exposure to endurance', @johncoyne14, Francesca Ciuffetelli & Iris Reinhold share insights from discussions at the 2026 Darwin Dialogue and policy recommendations to create resilient supply chains.
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Darwin Dialogue 2026: the conversation is over. Itās time for implementation | @johncoyne14 | bit.ly/4e3iAUm
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'With one off-the-cuff remark, the United States risked damaging the one quiet, trusted channel through which Washington and Tehran have repeatedly stepped back from the brink,' writes @AdelAGhafar. aspistrategist.org.au/how-toā¦
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'Australia shouldnāt retreat because voices in China object, nor should policymakers assume the work is complete. Divestment orders reduce one form of vulnerability. They do not remove dependence,' writes @johncoyne14. aspistrategist.org.au/china-ā¦
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'Ministers shouldnāt shy away from concerns about delivery timeframes. Indeed, they need to say more about how the partnership is strengthening each partner countryās industrial bases,' write @AlexBristowASPI and @BassiJustin. aspistrategist.org.au/beyondā¦
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We're pleased to welcome David Dutton as a Senior Resident Fellow with ASPI, where he will contribute to our work on regional geopolitics.
David joins ASPI from the @LowyInstitute & @dfat, where he worked on trade, security & Southeast Asia.
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How to lose friends and alienate allies: Trumpās approach to Oman | @AdelAGhafar | bit.ly/4vEXBNx
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