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Will Biden’s Pact with Israel draw the U.S. into Another Middle East War?

08/03/2022
By James Durso

On 14 July 2022, U.S. president Joe Biden and Israeli prime minister Yair Lipid, signed the…

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Some Considerations in Accentuating and Accelerating Germany’s Contribution to Forward Defense

08/02/2022
By Robbin Laird

Alternatively, this piece could be entitled considerations with regard to being able to project relevant military…

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BRICS as the Anti-G-7?

08/01/2022
By David Uren

The virtual summit of BRICS leaders in Beijing late last month brought a slew of proposals…

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France and Shaping a Way Ahead for European Defence: Assessments by Pierre Tran, 2022

08/01/2022
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This report brings together a number of the articles written by Pierre Tran and published on…

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South Korea Focuses on Australia and an Expanded Relationship

07/26/2022
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CANBERRA: At a large dinner here attended by its ambassador and a host of senior acquisition…

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Brazil Aids in SANDF Jungle Warfare Training

07/26/2022
By Guy Martin

Members of Brazil’s armed forces have assisted the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) with jungle…

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China Drives Significant Change in Japanese Strategic Thinking

07/24/2022
By Brendan Nicholson

Pressure from an increasingly aggressive China and the example of Russia’s war on Ukraine have driven…

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HMAS Canberra Works with the Osprey

07/24/2022
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Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor – Hickam…

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The German Defense Rebuild in the New Strategic Context

07/24/2022
By Robbin Laird

In my co-authored book on the return of direct defense in Europe published prior to the…

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Dealing with the Drone Threat to the Ground Maneuver Force: The Weibel Solution Set

07/22/2022
By Robbin Laird

During my recent visit to Copenhagen, I had a chance to visit with my Risk Intelligence…

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02/12/2026
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Is Australia Missing the Autonomous Systems Revolution in Naval Design?

When considering naval fleet design today and into the future, it is crucial to factor in how autonomous systems are fundamentally transforming naval warfare and how smaller nations are already…

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01/19/2026
By Robbin Laird

The Evolving Character of Warfare and Its Implications for Australia

The comfortable certainties of the post-Cold War era are dissolving, giving way to a new and urgent strategic reality. As articulated by ACM (Retd) Mark Binskin, the global rules-based order…

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02/18/2026
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The Global War in Ukraine: 2021-2025

As Lt. General (Retired) Preziosa, the former Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force underscored about the book: “The Global War in Ukraine 2021–2025 is a book about foresight, structure,…

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02/12/2026
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On January 20, 2026, Alexandre Gilbert disccused Robbin Laird’s new book, Listen to Lead: How Empathy and Better Conversations Transform Your Work and Life.  Gilbert is an analyst who works…

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Kenneth Maxwell: “This is always my recommendation: never underestimate the Portuguese.”

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An Overview to 18th Century Globalization

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Perspectives on the BRICS Meeting: July 2025

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01/19/2026
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Australia’s Air Power: Ready for Tonight, Preparing for Tomorrow

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The strategic landscape facing Australia has fundamentally shifted. For the first time since World War II, the Australian Defence Force is genuinely preparing to defend the homeland rather than simply contributing to distant coalitions. This stark reality was laid bare in a recent presentation

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