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An Update on the NATO Summit and U.S. Actions

07/01/2022
By Aaron Mehta

WASHINGTON: In the span of 24 hours, NATO has cleared the way for Sweden and Finland to begin their…

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The Defense of Denmark and an Evolving Kill Web Regional Force

06/30/2022
By Robbin Laird

With the war in Ukraine, and the prospect of Finland and Sweden both joining NATO, the…

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A Trillion-Dollar Defense Budget May be a Bad Investment

06/29/2022
By James Durso

The American people are getting a bad return on their defense budget, and it may get…

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An Australian Assessment on the Way Ahead for the Role of the Military in Space Policy

06/27/2022
By Ulas Yildirim and Malcolm Davis

The establishment of defence space organisations among space-faring nations means they must explain their purpose and…

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Drones, the War in Ukraine and Ground Maneuver Forces

06/24/2022
By Brendan Nicholson

The destruction of hundreds of Russian tanks in Ukraine does not signal the end of the…

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Looking Back at Spain Joining NATO: And Looking Forward to Sweden and Finland Doing So

06/22/2022
By Robbin Laird

“The coming of Sweden and Finland will not look like the Eastern expansion, but more akin…

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President Putin’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Speech, June 17, 2022

06/18/2022
By Defense.Info

The featured photo shows Putin’s Chinese ally speaking by video link at the St. Petersburg. His…

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Germany and Spain: Germany’s Impact on Spanish Transitions

06/17/2022
By Robbin Laird

Recently, Spain marked its 40th year anniversary of joining NATO. Both Ken Maxwell and I have…

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China’s Messaging on the Ukraine Conflict

06/16/2022
By Ingram Niblock with Dr Samantha Hoffman and Matthew Knight

Recently published a research note on Chinese messaging on the Ukraine conflict. The note was published…

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Meeting the Challenge of Maritime Operations in the Evolving Combat Space

06/12/2022
By Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, AO CSC (Rtd.), Former Chief of Navy, Australia

The maritime battlespace is not what it used to be. This has never been clearer than…

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02/11/2026

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Defense Decisions
02/11/2026
By Robbin Laird

Australia’s Defense Investment Strategy: Balancing Long-Term Capability Development with Near-Term Readiness

The Albanese government has structured Australia’s defense policy around a strategic choice: prioritize long-term capability acquisition, particularly the AUKUS nuclear submarine program, while managing near-term spending growth through reallocation within…

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Highlight of the Week
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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02/11/2026
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An Update on the Tiltrotor Enterprise: The HASC V-22 Hearing, February 10, 2026

The House Armed Services Committee hearing on February 10, 2026, examining the V-22 Osprey’s comprehensive review revealed something remarkable: the aircraft’s most dangerous failure wasn’t mechanical: it was organizational. After…

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01/19/2026
By Robert Czulda

Ukraine is a Global War: The Strategic Transformation of Power and Order

An Interview with Dr. Robbin F. Laird Defence24.pl Published January 13, 2026 The war in Ukraine represents a defining global conflict that is fundamentally transforming the balance of power in…

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An Overview to 18th Century Globalization

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Meeting the Australian Defence Challenge: Combat Readiness at the Speed of Relevance

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A Masterclass in Strategic Thinking: The Work of Harald Malmgren

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07/08/2025

Perspectives on the BRICS Meeting: July 2025

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06/02/2025

The High Cost of Appeasement: How Two Decades of Failed Deterrence Led to Ukraine and What It Means for Future Conflicts

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05/26/2025

The Policy-Making Crisis: Can We Shape Realistic Strategies?

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01/19/2026
By Shyam Bhatia

Venezuela, Deterrence And Why India Was Right

London, January 4. The United States’ military action against Venezuela and the forcible removal of President Nicolás Maduro mark a decisive moment in the steady erosion of the post–Cold War…

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Australia’s Air Power: Ready for Tonight, Preparing for Tomorrow

By Robbin Laird

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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