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The Australian Strategic Policy Institute is an independent, non-partisan think tank focused on Australia's defence, cyber, tech and strategic policy.

 Canberra, Australia
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🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨 In ‘Projecting power forward: Strengthening Australia's strategy of denial’, @Dr_M_Davis argues the ADF must expand its ability to detect, deter and respond to threats further from 🇦🇺’s shores amid 🇨🇳’s rapid military modernisation. 📕: bit.ly/4ecAtQ6
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'With the Beetaloo Basin, we have a chance to plan ahead and build local capability. Our task is to make sure the Northern Territory is ready,' writes Sam Jeffries. aspistrategist.org.au/what-t…
What the Beetaloo could do for the Northern Territory | The Strategist

What the Beetaloo could do for the Northern Territory | The Strategist

The Northern Territory has an opportunity that could shape its economy for decades. The Beetaloo Basin is about more than producing gas. Developed successfully, it could attract investment, create...

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'Much like the introduction of regular Chinese coast guard and civilian agency patrols in the waters east of Taiwan since June, the idea is not to conceal hard power but to make its persistent use look normal,' write ASPI Defence Strategy staff. aspistrategist.org.au/fault-…
Fault Lines – China’s navy mobilises, Marines in Manila, PNG’s LNG | The Strategist

Fault Lines – China’s navy mobilises, Marines in Manila, PNG’s LNG | The Strategist

Welcome to the latest edition of ASPI’s Fault Lines. Every fortnight, ASPI’s Defence Strategy Program monitors the actions and developments shaping the regional order and Australia’s security. This...

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'President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party understand the professional shortcomings of the People’s Liberation Army, but they don’t have the right solution for them,' writes Colin Karotam. aspistrategist.org.au/xis-so…
Xi’s solution to PLA’s intangible faults: more political indoctrination | The Strategist

Xi’s solution to PLA’s intangible faults: more political indoctrination | The Strategist

President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party understand the professional shortcomings of the People’s Liberation Army, but they don’t have the right solution for them. They’re openly critical...

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What the Beetaloo could do for the Northern Territory | Sam Jeffries | bit.ly/4iD3EP4
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At the Sydney Dialogue AI Masterclass, @FinnianMchugh, @alexcolv1lle, @RyanFedasiuk and Kai-Shen Huang examined China's position in the global AI race, unpacking its capabilities, ambitions and challenges to further technological development. 📺 Watch: bit.ly/4esvGKz
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Fault Lines – China’s navy mobilises, Marines in Manila, PNG’s LNG | ASPI Defence Strategy staff | bit.ly/4BW9Rgr
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The latest edition of ASPI’s Fault Lines digest is live! This edition covers 🇨🇳’s latest naval manoeuvres, 🇵🇭’s missile procurements, 🇵🇬’s turn away from 🇹🇼, and much more. 📩: aspidefence.substack.com/sub… 📚: aspidefence.substack.com/p/f… 📰: aspistrategist.org.au/fault-…
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This @PhilstarNews article mentions ASPI's explainer, 'Australia’s strategic partnership with the Philippines', noting that the expected 🇦🇺-🇵🇭 Defence Cooperation Agreement is “a milestone in the relationship.” 📕 Read the report: bit.ly/4zzVmNM philstar.com/headlines/2026/…
Australia’s strategic partnership with the Philippines: The rising defence relationship - ASPI

Australia’s strategic partnership with the Philippines: The rising defence relationship - ASPI

Announcement of a new Defence Cooperation Arrangement between Australia and the Philippines represents a milestone in the relationship.

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This article in the @australian mentions ASPI's new explainer, 'The People's Liberation Army', highlighting that Xi Jinping blames PLA weaknesses on 'insufficient political education and understanding of party theory'. 📰: bit.ly/4ANqIAX 📕: bit.ly/4eqd268
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Xi’s solution to PLA’s intangible faults: more political indoctrination | Colin Karotam | bit.ly/4zFJgTb
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🚨 NEW PUBLICATION 🚨 In 'The People’s Liberation Army', ASPI Resident Senior Fellow Colin Karotam argues that despite its growing material capabilities, the PLA's weaknesses lie in the less tangible, human-centred elements of military power. 📕: bit.ly/4iL1rzM
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How can Australia keep its Indo-Pacific partnerships strong through election cycles? In @ASPI_org's Strategist, @BassiJustin and I make the case for practical Quad cooperation, formalising the Squad and upgrading ties with the Philippines. aspistrategist.org.au/fitria…
Institutions: the tools for keeping vital relations stable amid domestic upheaval | The Strategist

Institutions: the tools for keeping vital relations stable amid domestic upheaval | The Strategist

The US midterm elections offer Australia a timely reminder that political alignments can change quickly but national interests endure. Australia can be confident in its alliance with the United...

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'Political transitions across the Indo-Pacific are inevitable. Australia’s strategic advantage depends on its ability to build institutions, partnerships and public confidence that endure beyond electoral cycles,' write @fitbintim and @BassiJustin. aspistrategist.org.au/fitria…
Institutions: the tools for keeping vital relations stable amid domestic upheaval | The Strategist

Institutions: the tools for keeping vital relations stable amid domestic upheaval | The Strategist

The US midterm elections offer Australia a timely reminder that political alignments can change quickly but national interests endure. Australia can be confident in its alliance with the United...

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'Decisions about where [IAMD systems] are based, how quickly they can respond and how long they can sustain operations will be just as important as the technology itself,' writes @johncoyne14. aspistrategist.org.au/new-ai…
New air defences should be going north | The Strategist

New air defences should be going north | The Strategist

Australia’s growing investment in integrated air and missile defence presents an opportunity to better protect the military forces and infrastructure that our national security depends on. As Defence...

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'Australia needs evidence that households can still buy food, medicine and fuel when normal payment services remain unavailable. Domestic ownership or hosting alone cannot demonstrate that capability,' writes Diana Malik. aspistrategist.org.au/test-w…

Test whether Australians can buy essentials when payment systems fail | The Strategist

Australia needs to assess its ability to sustain essential purchases during prolonged digital disruption. Maintaining access to food, medicine and fuel would give the government more time and greater...

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Institutions: the tools for keeping vital relations stable amid domestic upheaval | @fitbintim and @BassiJustin | bit.ly/48RSb8h
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At the Sydney Dialogue AI Masterclass, @AusAmbCyberTech, @amit_a_shukla, @stevenmatainaho and Dr Vidushi Chaturvedi discussed AI adoption in the Indo-Pacific, including how 🇦🇺 can remain a regional partner of choice in AI development. 📺 Watch: bit.ly/4iHyJzH
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New air defences should be going north | @johncoyne14 | bit.ly/3VdqDqV
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🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨 ASPI is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee the organisation's financial operations. As financial controller, you will provide strategic advice across ASPI teams and manage financial reporting and governance. 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/3WA5HL8
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