In The Aftermath of the October 7th Hamas Attacks: French “Swatting” on The Rise
Over the last year, the United States have been experiencing a surge in hoaxes aimed against…
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The headline for this article was said about Marines in the battle for Iwo Jima. Marines…
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It seemed like a good idea at the time, they said in Jerusalem on 8 October…
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Rather than a world of multi-polarity or great national power competition, a key aspect of the…
Read More »Gaza and the Future of War: Some Observations
The insightful piece by Harald Malmgren and Pippa Malmgren on Gaza and the future of war…
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Part of the re-working of Australian defence entails enhancing Australian defence infrastructure. It is about enhanced…
Read More »The Challenge of Dealing with the 21st Century Authoritarian Powers: Progress and Paths Forward
During my current visit to Australia in support of the 27 September Williams Foundation Conference, I…
Read More »Considering the Nature of Strike and Its Role in Deterrence Strategy
At the 27 September 2023 Williams Foundation Seminar, Chris McInnes of the Foundation provided a conceptual…
Read More »2024: America at a Crossroads in the World
As the United States faces its presidential election in 2024, there seems to very little consideration…
Read More »Re-Thinking the Amphibious Fleet: The Challenge
There is a major problem with regard to the numbers and availability of the amphibious or…
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