The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows how quickly turmoil in one theatre sharpens pressure in another. From fuel insecurity in
Australia lacks industrial continuity. Once lost, such continuity cannot be restored within political or programmatic timelines. The central danger lies
The Iran conflict has touched Australian universities in ways that go well beyond a distant geopolitical crisis - disrupting mobility,
Since 2009, Australian maritime security policy has rested on four interlocking pillars: practical engagement with Indo‑Pacific partners; regional defence cooperation
In an era defined less by territorial conquest and more by influence, education has become one of the most powerful
The case for teaching Indonesian in Australian schools has never been stronger. Yet enrolments have rarely been lower. A group
The events of February 2026 have confirmed that Australia can no longer afford to plan for one crisis at a
Australia and the European Union will sign a security and defence partnership to offer industry procurement opportunities and tangible economic
This week in Australian foreign affairs: The Department of Defence confirms Iranian strikes have struck the Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Anthony
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia announced defensive military assistance to Gulf countries amid escalating Iranian attacks, the government
In February 2026, Australia and Indonesia signed a landmark bilateral Common Security Treaty. The deal enables Indonesia and Australia to
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia advances AUKUS cooperation through submarine and defence industry developments with the United Kingdom,
