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Joint Logistics Training in Trident Juncture 2018

04/13/2019
By Allied Joint Force Command Naples

Croatian Brigadier General Danko Pintaric, Joint Logistics Support Group Commander, gives an interview on his units…

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What Happens When China Becomes the Most Powerful Country in the World?

04/13/2019
By David Batashvili

….If China were to replace the United States in the role of global leader, then its…

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04/13/2019
By Michael Shoebridge

The looming UK decision on 5G and Huawei has profound consequences for the UK, for the…

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The ANZAC Frigates: The Challenge of Operating an Older Fleet

04/12/2019
By Marcus Hellyer

As I discussed in part 2 of this series, the Anzacs are high-quality frigates. They will likely age…

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The Elephant in the Room

04/11/2019
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The wealthiest nation in Europe, Germany, its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown an estimated average…

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Germany Takes the Middle Way on Huawei—For Now

04/11/2019
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For months, European governments have been debating whether to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to participate…

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Managing the Panda and the Dragon: Challenges for Australian Strategy

04/10/2019
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Foreign Minister Marise Payne’s announcement of a $44 million ‘National Foundation for Australia–China Relations’ to harness efforts of…

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04/09/2019
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In this video by Spencer Hughes which he published on February 22, 2019, the air demo…

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Huawei and 5G: What are the Alternatives?

04/09/2019
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Speaking about his politically embattled company’s chances to build national 5G networks, Huawei founder and CEO…

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The Farewell Affair: The Theft of Technology and Caging the Russian Bear

04/08/2019
By Robbin Laird

My last book review focused on the Gordievsky Affair. With that case you had an interesting…

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Australia’s Quest for Strategic Resilience in the Indo-Pacific: Reflections on Canadian Proposals

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a stark warning in his address to the Australian parliament. The post-war global order is “breaking down”, he said, and middle powers like Canada…

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