#  @ASPI_org ASPI ASPI posts on X about australia, china, defence, taiwan the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [---] [#](/creator/twitter::263483174/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] +107% - [--] Month [-------] +269% - [--] Months [-------] +5.30% - [--] Year [-------] -58% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::263483174/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] -36% - [--] Month [--] +43% - [--] Months [---] +17% - [--] Year [---] +7.10% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::263483174/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.07% - [--] Month [------] +0.49% - [--] Months [------] +1.50% - [--] Year [------] +3.30% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::263483174/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [us election](/list/us-election) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [stocks](/list/stocks) [currencies](/list/currencies) **Social topic influence** [australia](/topic/australia), [china](/topic/china), [defence](/topic/defence), [taiwan](/topic/taiwan), [countries](/topic/countries), [beijing](/topic/beijing), [ukraine](/topic/ukraine), [prime minister](/topic/prime-minister), [japan](/topic/japan), [russia](/topic/russia) **Top assets mentioned** [Pillar (PLR)](/topic/pillar) [CyberConnect (CYBER)](/topic/cyber) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "'If Australia wants to lead in autonomous systems we should start by building the vessels we already know how to make: smaller cheaper simpler if necessary but ready' writes @vanderjas. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/small-smart-many-what-maritime-autonomy-can-teach-us-about-self-reliance/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/small-smart-many-what-maritime-autonomy-can-teach-us-about-self-reliance/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1998296053024756112) 2025-12-09T07:38Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "Offshore wind can be a security hazard. Australia needs a risk assessment Alex O'Brien http://bit.ly/4qrnL42 http://bit.ly/4qrnL42" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2014097723725672517) 2026-01-21T22:08Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "Speaking to @NikkeiAsia ASPI Senior Fellow @IanSatchwell discusses potential cooperation between Australia and Japan on 's critical minerals strategic reserve including why it heralds an "increasing collaboration with like-minded nations." Read more https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/can-australia-and-japan-strike-gold-on-critical-mineral-cooperation https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/can-australia-and-japan-strike-gold-on-critical-mineral-cooperation" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2014199891229024329) 2026-01-22T04:54Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'Australia should pause offshore wind developments until it completes a comprehensive national security risk assessment of them' writes Alex O'Brien. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/offshore-wind-can-be-a-security-hazard-australia-needs-a-risk-assessment/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/offshore-wind-can-be-a-security-hazard-australia-needs-a-risk-assessment/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2014220734537793909) 2026-01-22T06:17Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'The scale and persistence of Chinese military activity around Taiwan look less like signalling and more like systematic preparation for the use of force conducted on Beijings own timetable' writes Nathan Attrill. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/that-isnt-signaling-chinas-military-is-seriously-rehearsing-around-taiwan/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/that-isnt-signaling-chinas-military-is-seriously-rehearsing-around-taiwan/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2014613824780063167) 2026-01-23T08:19Z 55.2K followers, [----] engagements "Why Greenland is important for Golden Dome @Dr_M_Davis http://bit.ly/4rAfuLx http://bit.ly/4rAfuLx" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2015984607439868232) 2026-01-27T03:06Z 55.2K followers, [---] engagements "'There is a clear need for agreement that respects Greenlands interests and Denmarks sovereignty while enhancing US and allied missile defence against growing threats from Russia China and North Korea' writes @Dr_M_Davis. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/why-greenland-is-important-for-golden-dome/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/why-greenland-is-important-for-golden-dome/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2016063376426664073) 2026-01-27T08:19Z 55.2K followers, [---] engagements "Australia and New Zealand need regional focus for multipolar order Estelle Denton-Townshend http://bit.ly/4t1fc1y http://bit.ly/4t1fc1y" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2016305666017915349) 2026-01-28T00:21Z 55.2K followers, [---] engagements "Don't miss ASPI Senior Fellow @BuchananLiz in conversation with @stefwolff on Nightlife @abcnews with Philip Clark as they unpack Donald Trump's desire to own Greenland and the territorys strategic importance to the United States. 🎧 Listen here https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/nightlife/nato-greenland-and-the-new-world-order/106259610 https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/nightlife/nato-greenland-and-the-new-world-order/106259610" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2016334296404099408) 2026-01-28T02:15Z 55.2K followers, [---] engagements "As Manila moves to advance talks with Beijing on a code of conduct (COC) in the South China Sea @fitbintim tells @gmanetwork that the long-delayed negotiations for a code have dragged for so long that it does not really matternot having the COC. 📰 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/974410/asean-top-diplomats-hope-for-breakthrough-to-ease-conflicts-in-scs-and-myanmar-in-cebu-meet/story/ https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/974410/asean-top-diplomats-hope-for-breakthrough-to-ease-conflicts-in-scs-and-myanmar-in-cebu-meet/story/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2016351021660819646) 2026-01-28T03:22Z 55.2K followers, [---] engagements "Chinas investment in Indonesia is its global critical-minerals template Kuma Yung Elizabeth Frost and Yun-Ling Ko http://bit.ly/4pYS3Kl http://bit.ly/4pYS3Kl" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2016634640682062074) 2026-01-28T22:09Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "Speaking to @abcnews @johncoyne14 discusses the limitations of the Australian Governments plan to deploy MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft to monitor s northern coastline and highlights the need for sustained investment in the north. 🎧 Listen here https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/new-spy-drones-to-monitor-north-coast/106280160 https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/new-spy-drones-to-monitor-north-coast/106280160" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2016648985013002697) 2026-01-28T23:06Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'As more countries consider emulating Indonesia in banning the export of raw minerals and thereby promoting local economic growth Chinese companies will be able to adapt and move up the value chain in target countries' write Kuma Yung Elizabeth Frost and Yun-Ling Ko. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/chinas-investment-in-indonesia-is-its-global-critical-minerals-template/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/chinas-investment-in-indonesia-is-its-global-critical-minerals-template/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2016757449902956633) 2026-01-29T06:17Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "NEW PODCAST 🎤 Kicking off Stop the World for [----] @ConStelz joins @davidwroe to unpack a turbulent start to the year in global affairs from Mark Carneys Davos speech to NATO head Mark Ruttes remarks that Europe cant defend itself without . 🎧: http://bit.ly/4c14l1x http://bit.ly/4c14l1x" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2017050379876483098) 2026-01-30T01:41Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨 @ASPI_CTS is seeking a high-performing Coordinator to join the team. This role encompasses program coordination stakeholder and partnership management event delivery budget oversight and team facilitation. 🔎 Interested Apply now ➡ http://bit.ly/3NX58Xf http://bit.ly/3NX58Xf" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2017062009477755231) 2026-01-30T02:27Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "In this @9NewsAUS article @Dr_M_Davis discusses the role Pine Gap could play in a potential US military operation against Iran and how Tehran might respond including "by striking at Israel or US bases in the Middle East". 📰 Read the article 👇 https://www.9news.com.au/world/how-us-military-strike-on-iran-could-unfold/ccdda8cd-d7aa-4216-9738-8073b6dfcf41 https://www.9news.com.au/world/how-us-military-strike-on-iran-could-unfold/ccdda8cd-d7aa-4216-9738-8073b6dfcf41" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2017075797526286391) 2026-01-30T03:22Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements ""Australia and the United States must continue to strengthen their alliance and reinforce credible deterrence against Beijing" writes @Dr_M_Davis in an opinion piece for @dailytelegraph following this week's AUSMIN meeting. 📰 Read it here https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/opinion/malcolm-davis-the-big-wins-for-a-stronger-australia-out-of-ausmin-talks/news-story/3e88d581e8e3a6e0925ec3fa1e19907cbtr=7644a5aa2558e0874e3a1221c4178feb" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1821707967835877849) 2024-08-09T00:39Z 55.3K followers, 11.7K engagements "'Mount Isa has long been a foundation of Australias mining economy and regional industry base. It now sits on the edge of a strategic cliff' writes @johncoyne14. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/mount-isas-closure-is-a-strategic-own-goal-for-australia/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/mount-isas-closure-is-a-strategic-own-goal-for-australia/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1938166092351885410) 2025-06-26T09:23Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "Weve probably just seen the USAFs secret electromagnetic attacker @ValkStrategy http://bit.ly/4a1V46I http://bit.ly/4a1V46I" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2016374174235623914) 2026-01-28T04:54Z 55.3K followers, 98K engagements "'It looks like weve just got a good view of a shadowy uncrewed aircraft designed to fly far and slip into an enemys defended zone undetected until it starts jamming radars. Quite likely it would carry missiles to knock out radars' writes @ValkStrategy. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/weve-probably-just-seen-the-usafs-secret-electromagnetic-attacker/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/weve-probably-just-seen-the-usafs-secret-electromagnetic-attacker/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2016425764523327991) 2026-01-28T08:19Z 55.3K followers, 12.4K engagements "'The NDS makes clear that the United States is not retreating into isolationism but is shifting towards an offshore-balancer role. This approach comes with an expectation that US allies will play a larger role in ensuring collective defence' writes @Dr_M_Davis. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-us-national-defence-strategy-will-demand-more-from-australia/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-us-national-defence-strategy-will-demand-more-from-australia/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2016788152162119969) 2026-01-29T08:19Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "When ChinaJapan disputes arise Beijing plays the Ryukyus card Hsi-Ting Pai http://bit.ly/4qPTaxm http://bit.ly/4qPTaxm" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2016996273443000399) 2026-01-29T22:06Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "Artemis II: a step towards permanent human activity beyond low earth orbit @citowicki http://bit.ly/3M2ngyv http://bit.ly/3M2ngyv" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2017086870497481108) 2026-01-30T04:06Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "On calls for Australia to develop its own Iron Dome-style missile defence system @Dr_M_Davis tells @7NewsAustralia that adversaries can now strike from thousands of kilometres away and the nation has nothing to stop them. 🗞 Read more https://7news.com.au/news/former-army-chief-calls-for-australia-to-build-its-own-iron-dome-amid-threats-of-global-attacks-c-21477048 https://7news.com.au/news/former-army-chief-calls-for-australia-to-build-its-own-iron-dome-amid-threats-of-global-attacks-c-21477048" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2018095013192732982) 2026-02-01T22:52Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'New START proved that a relatively small and credible nuclear deterrent was adequate. The expiration requires a new debate on the rationale for warhead numbers' writes Courtney Stewart. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/new-start-expiration-views-from-aspi-analysts/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/new-start-expiration-views-from-aspi-analysts/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2018584740144861501) 2026-02-03T07:18Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'We should not have to rely on the occasional tweet from X executives however candid to understand how one of the worlds most important information ecosystems is being manipulated' writes Fergus Ryan. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/too-casually-x-tells-us-how-beijing-is-spamming-chinese-users/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/too-casually-x-tells-us-how-beijing-is-spamming-chinese-users/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2018600091381092690) 2026-02-03T08:19Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "This @SCMPNews article features @Dr_M_Davis's analysis in The Strategist on the collapse of the New START treaty between the United States and Russia and how it could trigger a three-way nuclear arms race involving Beijing Washington and Moscow. 🗞 https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342278/why-collapse-last-us-russia-nuclear-treaty-matters-china-and-world https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342278/why-collapse-last-us-russia-nuclear-treaty-matters-china-and-world" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2018824281829031967) 2026-02-03T23:09Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "Defence sites for disposal after Australia audits military land holdings @raelock http://bit.ly/3Zh7cvK http://bit.ly/3Zh7cvK" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2018901914860290362) 2026-02-04T04:18Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "With purge Xis militarycontrol risesand so do the regions risks Joe Keary http://bit.ly/3OlAxml http://bit.ly/3OlAxml" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2018913909319618841) 2026-02-04T05:06Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements ""The biggest benefit here is that ongoing saving in the sustainment budget and improving the estate and the sites that are left." ASPI's @raelock spoke to @telester about the government's move to sell military landholdings in the wake of the Defence Estate Audit. 📺 Watch 👇 Melbourne's historic Victoria Barracks on St Kilda Road is among dozens of sites steeped in history and heritage set to be offloaded by the Australian Defence Force. In all [--] sites across Victoria will be sold as the force tries to claw back billions of dollars. @telester https://t.co/ubwORygApW Melbourne's historic" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2019209859212931085) 2026-02-05T00:42Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'If Australia backs away now under public threat it will not stabilise the relationship. It will signal vulnerabilityand the signal would be clearly received not just in Beijing but elsewhere' write @johncoyne14 and @BassiJustin. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/unacceptable-chinese-ambassador-threatens-as-australia-reviews-darwin-port-lease/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/unacceptable-chinese-ambassador-threatens-as-australia-reviews-darwin-port-lease/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2019309515892752790) 2026-02-05T07:18Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "ASPI's @davidwroe joined @SkyNewsAust to unpack Donald Trumps call with Xi Jinping and what it signals on why the new - security treaty isnt game changing and why European and Canadian leaders are looking to partner with Canberra amid doubts over reliability. 📹" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2019620062383206818) 2026-02-06T03:52Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "'Without first resolving how Australia would mobilise in a crisis or what reserve force role and structure is required it is impossible to determine the defence posture and estate Australia actually requires' writes @JAParker29. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/defence-land-policy-should-reflect-mobilisation-and-reserves-planning/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/defence-land-policy-should-reflect-mobilisation-and-reserves-planning/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2019671903854817707) 2026-02-06T07:18Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'For Australia one assumption about that order was that the US would always champion it both in word and deed. Given the USs current approach Australia may have to reconsider its philosophy and posture' writes Jolyon Ford. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/us-disruption-might-revitalise-the-global-rules-based-order/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/us-disruption-might-revitalise-the-global-rules-based-order/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2019702606566768908) 2026-02-06T09:20Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'Whether the IPEF will cement the US as an important stakeholder in the Asian multilateral regional economic order will be determined primarily by the level of sustained interest and commitment from Washington' write @rahulmishr_ and @PBMWang. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/is-the-us-committed-to-strengthening-the-indo-pacific-economic-order https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/is-the-us-committed-to-strengthening-the-indo-pacific-economic-order" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1746761628857630745) 2024-01-15T05:10Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "AUKUS risks are piling up. Australia must prepare to build French SSNs instead Peter Briggs http://bit.ly/4gneMvr http://bit.ly/4gneMvr" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1864454134994489527) 2024-12-04T23:38Z 55.3K followers, 240.2K engagements "'US partners must aim for military resilience strive harder to work with each other and expect to handle second-order crises without muchor maybe even anyhelp from Washington' writes Jihoon Yu. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/resilience-cooperation-self-reliance-what-the-uss-strategies-mean-for-the-indo-pacific/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/resilience-cooperation-self-reliance-what-the-uss-strategies-mean-for-the-indo-pacific/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2018237703544877491) 2026-02-02T08:19Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "As and prepare to sign a major security treaty @GPriyandita tells @AAPNewswire that while the pact could be seen as a positive step remained very allergic to the idea of defence alliances to preserve its non-alignment policy. 🗞 Read more https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia-indonesia-to-sign-watershed-security-pact-as-anthony-albanese-penny-wong-fly-to-jakarta-c-21544746 https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia-indonesia-to-sign-watershed-security-pact-as-anthony-albanese-penny-wong-fly-to-jakarta-c-21544746" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2019548088042446956) 2026-02-05T23:06Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "The first sessions from the Sydney Dialogue [----] are now live If you missed #TSD2025 catch conversations on the road to artificial general intelligence Australias world first social media ban for under-16s and more. 📺 Watch now http://bit.ly/3NWIezu http://bit.ly/3NWIezu" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2019593386664292581) 2026-02-06T02:06Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "In the @smh @BuchananLiz explains that the laws and frameworks governing Antarctica are not consistent with contemporary geopolitical pressures: There are problems on the horizon. We dont have a Plan B for when the treaty might fail. 🗞 Read more https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/in-the-trump-era-of-america-first-scientists-fear-for-the-future-of-antarctica-20260201-p5nyop.html https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/in-the-trump-era-of-america-first-scientists-fear-for-the-future-of-antarctica-20260201-p5nyop.html" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2020644574046433468) 2026-02-08T23:43Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "Sanae Takaichis victory is a win for Indo-Pacific security Jake Thrupp http://bit.ly/4bCV53z http://bit.ly/4bCV53z" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2020659410775978012) 2026-02-09T00:42Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "'A greater emphasis on subnational diplomacy particularly regional Australias links to the Pacific presents a significant opportunity for Australias regional foreign policy' writes Anna Alexander. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/subnational-diplomacy-underpins-australias-pacific-engagement/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/subnational-diplomacy-underpins-australias-pacific-engagement/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2020743716303163734) 2026-02-09T06:17Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'The Great Man theory of history which posits that history is shaped mainly by hugely influential and singular individuals was once the primary form of historical writing' writes Andrew Davies. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-a-return-to-great-man-historical-writing-for-world-war-ii/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-a-return-to-great-man-historical-writing-for-world-war-ii/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021121455237497092) 2026-02-10T07:18Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'Lawfare is no longer a supporting domain of effort in Beijings Taiwan strategy; it is a central instrument of pressure' write Nathan Attrill and Shelly Shih. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/an-army-of-lawyers-is-advancing-taiwan-is-the-target/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/an-army-of-lawyers-is-advancing-taiwan-is-the-target/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021136806385942543) 2026-02-10T08:19Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "Under new president Honduras reconsiders its relationship with China Juan Fernando Herrera Ramos http://bit.ly/3M34043 http://bit.ly/3M34043" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021436279737438705) 2026-02-11T04:09Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'At present Hondurass diplomatic position remains unsettled with policy decisions continuing to be reviewed against trade performance external exposure and domestic economic pressures' writes Juan Fernando Herrera Ramos. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/under-new-president-honduras-reconsiders-its-relationship-with-china/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/under-new-president-honduras-reconsiders-its-relationship-with-china/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021499194440114616) 2026-02-11T08:19Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'The results show that the Japanese public clearly chose to stand firm and tall expressing full confidence in Japans hard-working first female prime minister' writes @YamagamiShingo. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/threatened-by-china-japans-voters-choose-to-stand-tall/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/threatened-by-china-japans-voters-choose-to-stand-tall/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021514545731367156) 2026-02-11T09:20Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "Ease submarine skills shortages with an AUKUS visa Cherie Wright and Penny Harris http://bit.ly/4aeLw9S http://bit.ly/4aeLw9S" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021707316131733652) 2026-02-11T22:06Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "Making hay while Trump shines: Chinas tactical step back Joe Keary http://bit.ly/4qvCdY4 http://bit.ly/4qvCdY4" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021817542147551575) 2026-02-12T05:24Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'If AUKUS is to succeed in coming decades we must plug the workforce gap by changing how we process skilled workers visas' write Cherie Wright and Penny Harris. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/ease-submarine-skills-shortages-with-an-aukus-visa/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/ease-submarine-skills-shortages-with-an-aukus-visa/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021830879794905319) 2026-02-12T06:17Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'The US has legitimised the role of food supply in national defence. It has recognised that in a world of rupture a nation that cannot feed itself cannot defend itself' writes Andrew Henderson. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/a-turning-point-us-recognises-agriculture-as-a-domain-of-defence/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/a-turning-point-us-recognises-agriculture-as-a-domain-of-defence/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021861582385680466) 2026-02-12T08:19Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "'President Xi Jinping is making the most of a geopolitical window shaped in part by Donald Trumps return to the White House. The long-term trajectory of Chinese power projection remains unchanged' writes Joe Keary. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/making-hay-while-trump-shines-chinas-tactical-step-back/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/making-hay-while-trump-shines-chinas-tactical-step-back/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021876933433417741) 2026-02-12T09:20Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "Following calls for Australia to develop its own Iron Dome-style missile defence system @Dr_M_Davis tells @7NewsAustralia that adversaries can now strike from thousands of kilometres away and the nation has nothing to stop them. 🗞 Read more https://7news.com.au/news/former-army-chief-calls-for-australia-to-build-its-own-iron-dome-amid-threats-of-global-attacks-c-21477048 https://7news.com.au/news/former-army-chief-calls-for-australia-to-build-its-own-iron-dome-amid-threats-of-global-attacks-c-21477048" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2018099011606196356) 2026-02-01T23:07Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "NEW PODCAST 🎉 This week Stop the World released its 100th episode To mark the occasion host @davidwroe was joined by Mira Rapp-Hooper Visiting Fellow @BrookingsFP for a conversation on Trump China and the future of US grand strategy. Listen here ➡ https://bit.ly/4ap08Ce https://bit.ly/4ap08Ce" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021345089197658408) 2026-02-10T22:06Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "Nice to see @ElonMusk sharing a clip from #TheSydneyDialogue - the Indo-Pacs premier forum on tech & AI. But note the research mentioned was from [----] & this is one clip of a much wider discussion. 🎥 Watch session: Find more: http://www.aspi.org.au http://bit.ly/4tEa9Ve 🤨 http://www.aspi.org.au http://bit.ly/4tEa9Ve 🤨" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2022125571719987349) 2026-02-13T01:48Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "Threatened by China Japans voters choose to stand tall @YamagamiShingo http://bit.ly/4qtfTy4 http://bit.ly/4qtfTy4" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021450875776942223) 2026-02-11T05:07Z 55.3K followers, 36.6K engagements "Following Israeli reports that Indonesia will be the first to deploy troops to a stabilisation force in Gaza @GPriyandita tells the @australian that Jakarta is unlikely to be a first mover due to the risk of domestic backlash. 🗞 Read more ➡ http://bit.ly/4reIAAd http://bit.ly/4reIAAd" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2021724357463355718) 2026-02-11T23:13Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "Once unthinkable: Canada may choose a non-US fighter @ValkStrategy http://bit.ly/4aO0CmX http://bit.ly/4aO0CmX" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2022170366819676200) 2026-02-13T04:46Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "'If the Northern Territory is to remain Australias forward operating edge and carry increasing strategic weight then workforce settings must evolve accordingly' writes @raelock. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/this-doesnt-add-up-as-strategy-looks-north-defence-workforce-shifts-south/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/this-doesnt-add-up-as-strategy-looks-north-defence-workforce-shifts-south/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/2022193267677573461) 2026-02-13T06:17Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements "@ihsanylmz Hi Ihsan the ASPI ICPC report is available here: https://www.aspi.org.au/report/retweeting-through-great-firewall https://www.aspi.org.au/report/retweeting-through-great-firewall" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1271248097612460033) 2020-06-12T01:08Z 54.8K followers, [--] engagements "PROJECT LAUNCH📢 Today ASPI launches 'The Xinjiang Data Project' mapping Xinjiangs detention system with [---] sites of suspected re-education camps detention centres and prisons that have been built or expanded since [----]. View the interactive map ➡ https://bit.ly/32XIEf6 https://bit.ly/32XIEf6" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1308969076505686017) 2020-09-24T03:18Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements "The Five Power Defence Arrangements: time for the quiet achiever to emerge @rahulmishr_ and @PBMWang https://bit.ly/3yFlnvR https://bit.ly/3yFlnvR" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1425586014043607043) 2021-08-11T22:32Z 54.8K followers, [--] engagements "'At the end of the day you dont amass [------] plus troops you dont conduct major naval and air exercises in the vicinity without planning ultimately to use them' Peter Jennings comments on @NewsTalk4BC 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3fVcpCU https://bit.ly/3fVcpCU" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1485752657893806082) 2022-01-24T23:13Z 54.8K followers, [--] engagements "📢 NEW PODCAST 📢 This Stop the World episode is from the sidelines of ASPI's [----] Defence Conference 'JoiningFORCES' @bec_shrimpton @hjrichman and Linda Lourie discuss defence innovation and government 🤝 private sector collaboration. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3Xz4W3b https://bit.ly/3Xz4W3b https://bit.ly/3Xz4W3b https://bit.ly/3Xz4W3b" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1804039454438703500) 2024-06-21T06:31Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "📢 NEW PODCAST 📢 @AlexBristowASPI speaks with Australia's former Ambassador to Russia Peter Tesch and @AtlanticCouncil's @bjo1987 for a conversation on and nuclear threats in the latest episode of Stop the World 🌏 🎧 Check it out here ➡ https://bit.ly/4eDLp7Y https://bit.ly/4eDLp7Y https://bit.ly/4eDLp7Y https://bit.ly/4eDLp7Y" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1806202359712026866) 2024-06-27T05:46Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "NEW PODCAST 🎙 This episode of Stop the World is all about Japan and regional security with @graham_euan and @NaruMichishita discussing Japan's strategic outlook in the Indo-Pacific and increased regional cooperation with Australia 🤝 . 🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/3xP5Myj https://bit.ly/3xP5Myj https://bit.ly/3xP5Myj https://bit.ly/3xP5Myj" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1808042539930603806) 2024-07-02T07:38Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "🚨 NEW PODCAST 🚨 This week on Stop the World it's all about Russia with renowned expert @MarkGaleotti. @davidwroe asks Mark about the war in Ukraine whether time is on 's side Putin's hold on power and increasing acts of sabotage across 🎧: https://bit.ly/4dfy0S7 https://bit.ly/4dfy0S7" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1816731427825717484) 2024-07-26T07:05Z 54.8K followers, 11.4K engagements "NEW PODCAST 📢 Ahead of next week's AUSMIN @BassiJustin & @davidwroe discuss the meeting's Cold War history & its significance to the relationship with reflections from Kim Beazley & @MarisePayne in a Stop the World explainer special. 🎧 Listen ➡ https://bit.ly/4ch5z5g https://bit.ly/4ch5z5g" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1819528609302040643) 2024-08-03T00:20Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements "🚨 NEW PODCAST 🚨 In the latest TSD Summit Sessions @BassiJustin speaks with @shashj on how AI is reshaping defence and intelligence the evolving Russia-China partnership and the balance between free speech and public safety online. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3X52mA7 https://bit.ly/3X52mA7" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1829433877561291224) 2024-08-30T08:20Z 54.8K followers, 13.7K engagements "Subsea communications cables: vital but vulnerable @techstrat_99 https://bit.ly/3XZft6o https://bit.ly/3XZft6o" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1843423559387099344) 2024-10-07T22:50Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "China is exporting its model of political authoritarianism to Africa Samir Bhattacharya http://bit.ly/3X2W0SK http://bit.ly/3X2W0SK" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1891247685102968846) 2025-02-16T22:06Z 53.6K followers, [---] engagements "In @VOANews @Blake_J_Johnson discusses recent tensions between some Pacific countries & democratic allies such as how will seek to capitalise on these events & why a lack of foreign aid could force Pacific nations to seek support from . Read 👇 https://www.voanews.com/a/china-cook-islands-sign-strategic-partnership-pact/7976033.html https://www.voanews.com/a/china-cook-islands-sign-strategic-partnership-pact/7976033.html" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1891262281113301394) 2025-02-16T23:04Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements "🚨 NEW REPORTS 🚨 @ASPI_CTS's @GPriyandita and @BartHoogeveen have released two new reports examining how the international community has responded to the threat of economic cyber-espionage following the G20 agreement made [--] years ago. Read them here ➡ https://bit.ly/3D03Q8R https://bit.ly/3D03Q8R" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1891992307609518085) 2025-02-18T23:24Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements "Still not confident enough: China isnt likely to move on Taiwan in [----] Joe Keary https://bit.ly/4333KIm https://bit.ly/4333KIm" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1892081680267227437) 2025-02-19T05:20Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements "'In this multipolar age both the US and Europe see Indiaa neutral foreign-policy actor and dynamic emerging economyas vital to the future of their strategic priorities' writes @anapalacio. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/india-has-arrived/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/india-has-arrived/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1892111879503261984) 2025-02-19T07:20Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements "'China has already sought to recalibrate ties with Japan India and Australia while doubling down on its engagement with the Global South. Within this context China will want to perform a careful balancing act over Taiwan' writes Joe Keary. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/still-not-confident-enough-china-isnt-likely-to-move-on-taiwan-in-2025/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/still-not-confident-enough-china-isnt-likely-to-move-on-taiwan-in-2025/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1892142078429393219) 2025-02-19T09:20Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements "If New Zealand wants to restate terms with Cook Islands it should step up support @Blake_J_Johnson and Astrid Young https://bit.ly/3CMEXO3 https://bit.ly/3CMEXO3" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1892365330359452143) 2025-02-20T00:07Z 53.6K followers, [---] engagements "'Stepping up in wont solve all of New Zealands issues in the Pacific with tensions still high in Kiribati and other leaders looking on cautiously. But they can at least start with taking care of their realm' write @Blake_J_Johnson and Astrid Young. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/if-new-zealand-wants-to-restate-terms-with-cook-islands-it-should-step-up-support/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/if-new-zealand-wants-to-restate-terms-with-cook-islands-it-should-step-up-support/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1892471750140842280) 2025-02-20T07:10Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements "The trials ahead for Pete Hegseth Kim Beazley https://bit.ly/3QrSygM https://bit.ly/3QrSygM" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1892805327789445195) 2025-02-21T05:15Z 53.6K followers, [---] engagements "'As the United States recalibrates its industrial policies under President Donald Trump Australias role in securing non-Chinese supply chains for critical minerals has never been more important' writes Vlado Vivoda. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/how-australia-with-friends-can-secure-its-place-in-critical-minerals/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/how-australia-with-friends-can-secure-its-place-in-critical-minerals/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1892820548373402004) 2025-02-21T06:16Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements "'If it is thought in the Pentagon that Hegseth cant cope with the need to protect both secrecy and capability he will be lost. For any defense secretary such a failure would be intolerable' writes Kim Beazley. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-trials-ahead-for-pete-hegseth/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-trials-ahead-for-pete-hegseth/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1892851502491840716) 2025-02-21T08:19Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements "On the possible strategy behind the Chinese flotilla near @graham_euan tells the @FinancialReview: There is a risk that this triggers a defensive mindset and that we have to put homeland defence first. That would be an unnecessary concession to . https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/chinese-flotilla-exposes-navy-in-chronic-decline-20250224-p5lejj https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/chinese-flotilla-exposes-navy-in-chronic-decline-20250224-p5lejj" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1894184979342725385) 2025-02-25T00:37Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements "In this @AAPNewswire article @Blake_J_Johnson discusses Australia-Papua New Guinea defence treaty negotiations and highlights the importance of preventing brain drain if the pact includes a bid for Papua New Guineans to serve in the ADF. Read more https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8899073/defence-pact-to-build-png-links-without-the-brain-drain/ https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8899073/defence-pact-to-build-png-links-without-the-brain-drain/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1894241410833932560) 2025-02-25T04:22Z 53.6K followers, [---] engagements "'Microsofts Majorana [--] chip is here and is real. The quantum revolution is not a distant prospect; it is unfolding before our eyes. Its implications for national security and our national well-being are profound and far-reaching' writes Andrew Horton. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/microsoft-breakthrough-challenges-australias-quantum-strategy/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/microsoft-breakthrough-challenges-australias-quantum-strategy/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1894286961151500380) 2025-02-25T07:23Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements "'Australia to be clear would be acquiring the B-2A as a fully sovereign capability to boost its deterrent and war-fighting capabilities with Chinas strategic challenge primarily in mind' write @graham_euan and Linus Cohen. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-spirit-for-australia-why-canberra-should-pursue-the-b-2-bomber/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-spirit-for-australia-why-canberra-should-pursue-the-b-2-bomber/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1912797431613497587) 2025-04-17T09:17Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "NEW SPEAKER 🔊 We look forward to welcoming Greg Moriarty Secretary of @DefenceAust to ASPI's Defence Conference. The event will assess the challenges stemming from the [----] NDS and how government & industry can support preparedness. Join the waitlist 👉 http://bit.ly/43Wz9wq http://bit.ly/43Wz9wq" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1925733192264245502) 2025-05-23T01:59Z 55.1K followers, [----] engagements "STARTING SOON 📢 Join @graham_euan and @GPriyandita as they break down key insights and recommendations from their new ASPI report on the defence and security partnership. 🗓 Aug [--] 6:30PM EDT 🗓 Aug [--] 8:30AM AEST 🎟 Register here: http://bit.ly/41lK7JG http://bit.ly/41lK7JG" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1953578765533294943) 2025-08-07T22:07Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨 In Unconventional deterrence in Australian strategy Sally Burt David Kilcullen Ian Langford & Andrew Maher warn must adapt its defence strategy to manage strategic risks & maintain deterrence before AUKUS submarines arrive. 🔖: http://bit.ly/3W94Sp4 http://bit.ly/3W94Sp4" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1978222453068644425) 2025-10-14T22:12Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "Australian Chief of Army calls for a national conversation about civil-military responsibilities @marcuscbschultz http://bit.ly/4n342Fh http://bit.ly/4n342Fh" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1978583159739724046) 2025-10-15T22:06Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "Prime Minister Albaneses meeting with President Trump: views from ASPI analysts ASPI staff http://bit.ly/47dQhxR http://bit.ly/47dQhxR" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1979036578790932583) 2025-10-17T04:07Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'Among many of Australias partner nations PPPs increasingly deliver the protection of military and dual-use infrastructure including supply chains and command and control networks' writes Marc Ablong. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/public-private-partnerships-can-be-engine-of-defence-mobilisation/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/public-private-partnerships-can-be-engine-of-defence-mobilisation/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1979069111905718425) 2025-10-17T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "'Just as Albanese has engaged China he must also engage the US to ensure its commitment to issues that matter to us' writes @MikeHughesASPI. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/prime-minister-albaneses-meeting-with-president-trump-views-from-aspi-analysts/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/prime-minister-albaneses-meeting-with-president-trump-views-from-aspi-analysts/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1979099814282317911) 2025-10-17T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "On the strategic rationale behind the Pukpuk Treaty @MikeHughesASPI tells the @australian: Our shared interest in PNGs external security is really about our interests: we dont want a hostile power basing itself in our region. 🗞 Read more ➡ http://bit.ly/47aUNgs http://bit.ly/47aUNgs" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1980044287384424701) 2025-10-19T22:52Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "'Exclusion now has a digital frontline where online abuse and tech-facilitated gender-based violence silence womens voices and curb their civic political and social participation' writes Alice Wai. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/asean-needs-a-regional-approach-to-tech-facilitated-gender-based-violence/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/asean-needs-a-regional-approach-to-tech-facilitated-gender-based-violence/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1980156275288637536) 2025-10-20T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "ASPI's @graham_euan joined @abcperth to discuss a Chinese fighter jet releasing flares near an aircraft in the South China Sea why publicising such encounters is vital and how it underscores the importance of AUKUS and the need for increased defence spending. 🎧 Listen" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1980415317177409773) 2025-10-20T23:26Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'Kyiv has been waging a shadow war hunting Russian operatives and collaborators around the world. Now as the Kremlin steps up its own covert campaign Ukraines intelligence services are proving far more effective' writes @DVKirichenko. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/russia-and-ukraine-fight-global-shadow-war/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/russia-and-ukraine-fight-global-shadow-war/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1980518663208988815) 2025-10-21T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'If a ship were to launch a missile against a small drone it could not fire that again at a high-performance anti-ship missile or aircraft. Deploying these high-end interceptors against low-end threats is a flawed strategy' writes Khyati Singh. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/navies-cant-afford-expensive-solutions-to-cheap-problems/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/navies-cant-afford-expensive-solutions-to-cheap-problems/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1980534014273548318) 2025-10-21T07:18Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "NEW TSD SPEAKERS 📢 We're excited to announce 's eSafety Commissioner @tweetinjules @Signalapp's @udbhav_tiwari & @lab45_'s Andi Widjajanto will speak at #TSD2025 Hear from leading experts as they discuss the defining tech challenges of our time. http://bit.ly/46PM2Z9 http://bit.ly/46PM2Z9" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1980798914736603551) 2025-10-22T00:50Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "ASPI Executive Director @BassiJustin joined @SkyNewsAust to discuss Anthony Albaneses meeting with Donald Trump and why it couldnt have gone any better the key role Ambassador Kevin Rudd plays in Washington and why the APEC and ASEAN summits come at a crucial moment. 📺" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1980835014171607175) 2025-10-22T03:14Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "ASPI Senior Analyst @GPriyandita joined @abcnews to unpack Amazon's AWS outage the DNS failure behind the incident and why organisations should diversify their cloud providers to reduce the impact of future disruptions. 🎧 Listen" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1980857143633784873) 2025-10-22T04:42Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "Speaking to @7NewsMelbourne @davidwroe discussed the outcomes of Anthony Albanese's meeting with Donald Trump the role Kevin Rudd played in delivering the new - critical minerals deal and what may have been signalling with its latest flare incident. 📹 Watch here 👇 Its been a dramatic [--] hours in international diplomacy for Australia with the U.S president lashing out at a former prime minister in the White House and a dangerous military incident with Beijing over the South China Sea. David Row from the ASPI joins @mikeamor. #7NEWS https://t.co/iDEtdiaQNW Its been a dramatic [--] hours in" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1980865699766563240) 2025-10-22T05:16Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "🗓 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🗓 Applications are now open for ASPI's [----] Research Internship Program If you're a recent graduate eager to contribute to s future in defence foreign policy and national security we want to hear from you. 📩 Apply now: http://bit.ly/3WXmd4x http://bit.ly/3WXmd4x" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1981218524715766216) 2025-10-23T04:38Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'While conflict is not inevitable I dont share Trumps rosy outlook on China. Australia must prepare for the possibility of crisis or conflict; not to invite it but to deter it' writes @JAParker29. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/in-chinas-dangerous-interceptions-see-the-breakdown-of-peaceful-world-order/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/in-chinas-dangerous-interceptions-see-the-breakdown-of-peaceful-world-order/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1981243439124525351) 2025-10-23T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "For air-and-missile defence Israel offers the economic solutions Sam Goldsmith http://bit.ly/4oaocPh http://bit.ly/4oaocPh" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1982569426428772460) 2025-10-26T22:06Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "Ahead of the ASEAN summit ASPI's @MikeHughesASPI spoke to the @dailytelegraph about the shared strategic challenges facing ASEAN member states and Australia and the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement with the region on AUKUS. Read more 👉 http://bit.ly/3L8tdsX http://bit.ly/3L8tdsX" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1982585031345180851) 2025-10-26T23:08Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "In @RFI_En @raji143 discusses India's ambitions in space and explains why the country's space program has captivated the public: The Mars mission the lunar missions these are successes that have captivated the publics attention. 🗞 Read more 👇 https://www.rfi.fr/fr/asie-pacifique/20251026-asie-spatiale-inde-grand-challenger-de-la-chine-iss-1-3 https://www.rfi.fr/fr/asie-pacifique/20251026-asie-spatiale-inde-grand-challenger-de-la-chine-iss-1-3" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1982618751209185768) 2025-10-27T01:22Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 We're pleased to announce that Michelle O'Byrne @AdelinaKamal and WGCDR Cat Humphries will join the speaker lineup for @ASPI_WDSN and AIDNs HER Influence event this Wednesday in Canberra. 🎫 More info and tickets 👉 http://bit.ly/47rWxSD http://bit.ly/47rWxSD" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1982644924181893133) 2025-10-27T03:06Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "'The ADF needs an effective IAMD capability on a moderate budget. US systems like THAAD and PAC-3 are advanced and effective but arguably too expensive for the ADF which would require an estimated [--] to [--] batteries' writes Sam Goldsmith. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/for-air-and-missile-defence-israel-offers-the-economic-solutions/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/for-air-and-missile-defence-israel-offers-the-economic-solutions/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1982692990398464276) 2025-10-27T06:17Z 54.8K followers, 15.2K engagements "'Apologists for ASEANs inaction say it is too much to expect Southeast Asian nations to take on China. But the South China Sea has exposed gaps in cohesion and rendered ASEAN now less than the sum of its parts' writes @BassiJustin and @graham_euan. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/aseans-centrality-will-not-hold/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/aseans-centrality-will-not-hold/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1982708341487866266) 2025-10-27T07:18Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'Directing public funds toward another new aircraft that requires a substantial investment in a new maintenance ecosystem is neither strategic nor responsible' write Alfin Febrian Basundoro and @Trystanto2. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/adding-a-fighter-type-is-not-the-answer-to-indonesias-defence-needs/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/adding-a-fighter-type-is-not-the-answer-to-indonesias-defence-needs/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1983055378171789639) 2025-10-28T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "'If Washingtons credibility erodes in Taipei it reverberates through Tokyo Canberra and other Indo-Pacific capitals that calibrate their deterrence postures and sense of security around US commitments' writes Nathan Attrill. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/trumps-us-can-still-defend-taiwan-but-will-it/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/trumps-us-can-still-defend-taiwan-but-will-it/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1983070729446011293) 2025-10-28T07:18Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "'Over time initiatives like this one could help the country articulate its own strategic doctrine for cyberspace that balances sovereignty with openness and national interests with international cooperation' writes @GPriyandita. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/indonesias-first-virtual-cyber-diplomacy-course/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/indonesias-first-virtual-cyber-diplomacy-course/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1983086080577393141) 2025-10-28T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "NEW PUBLICATION 📢 ASPI is proud to release 'The Women Peace and Security agenda at 25: Views from The Strategist' a special compendium marking [--] years since UN Security Council Resolution [----] exploring its achievements and ongoing challenges. 📚: http://bit.ly/3Wph6Kr http://bit.ly/3Wph6Kr" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1983296136292257877) 2025-10-28T22:13Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "On the potential expansion of the Pacific Response Groups remit @MikeHughesASPI tells @abcnews the move reflects a growing emphasis on common values and trusted partnerships as a necessary basis to respond to regional challenges." 🗞 Read more https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-28/australia-part-of-pacific-taskforce-with-expanded-remit/105942604 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-28/australia-part-of-pacific-taskforce-with-expanded-remit/105942604" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1983339500622225432) 2025-10-29T01:06Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "ASPI was proud to host Chairman @markomihkelson of Estonias Foreign Affairs Committee @hennpolluaas and Juku-Kalle Raid this week for a timely discussion on Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security. Thank you to all participants for a frank and insightful conversation" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1983387315566235656) 2025-10-29T04:16Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "Dutch dispute with China over Nexperia shows need for economic security rethink Fitriani and @BartHoogeveen http://bit.ly/48TfQqr http://bit.ly/48TfQqr" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1983758610221154681) 2025-10-30T04:51Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "Why South Korea wanted an SSN deal with the USand what it may mean for Australia @graham_euan http://bit.ly/47it8vq http://bit.ly/47it8vq" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1984060752731545635) 2025-10-31T00:52Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'While AUKUS is not fundamentally threatened Trumps willingness to share the crown jewels of nuclear propulsion with an ally outside the Five Eyes does makes it less exclusive' writes @graham_euan. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/why-south-korea-wanted-an-ssn-deal-with-the-us-and-what-it-may-mean-for-australia/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/why-south-korea-wanted-an-ssn-deal-with-the-us-and-what-it-may-mean-for-australia/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1984157893063508341) 2025-10-31T07:18Z 54.8K followers, 19.6K engagements "Australias strategic convergence with the Philippines @graham_euan http://bit.ly/437cBrM http://bit.ly/437cBrM" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1985121240961708368) 2025-11-02T23:06Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "Speaking with @NewsTalk4BC @mhar4 discusses his new ASPI report Australian public and institutional responses to Taiwan Strait crises exploring 's preparedness for a potential Taiwan Strait crisis and its limited understanding of s strategic importance. 🎧 Listen" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1985220761456644387) 2025-11-03T05:41Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "Xis latest moves show corruption is still a big military problem Ying Yu Lin http://bit.ly/49jDTiz http://bit.ly/49jDTiz" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1985566675979419776) 2025-11-04T04:36Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "'Removing a policy that excluded half of New Zealands population from combat offered the NZDF a key for transformation but evidence shows that the door has not yet been unlocked' writes Amy Brosnan. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/traditional-gender-ideals-undermine-military-inclusion-efforts/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/traditional-gender-ideals-undermine-military-inclusion-efforts/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1985622795615948927) 2025-11-04T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "On Stop the World @DanHendrycks warns of the risks of rogue AIs escaping human control: "if there is an AI that we lose control of and if it is rational then we should expect it to have a strong incentive to increase its relative power." 📺 Watch 👉 http://bit.ly/3LexEm9 http://bit.ly/3LexEm9" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1985880241995235767) 2025-11-05T01:22Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "'Takaichis embrace of the agenda of President Donald Trump gives Washington a more reliable partner in Tokyo' writes @simranwalia10. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/under-takaichi-tokyo-could-become-washingtons-most-reliable-ally/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/under-takaichi-tokyo-could-become-washingtons-most-reliable-ally/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1986000534881423770) 2025-11-05T09:20Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "This @australian article mentions ASPI's [----] Cost of Defence report which found that prioritising AUKUS and other future capabilities along with a business as usual defence budget risked leaving the ADF ill-prepared for current threats. 🗞 Read 👉 http://bit.ly/4ovCCti http://bit.ly/4ovCCti" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1986217464330432589) 2025-11-05T23:42Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "How Australia could build a northern wall of drones @Dr_M_Davis http://bit.ly/495VvOL http://bit.ly/495VvOL" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1986556447946101147) 2025-11-06T22:09Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "IndiaAustralia engagement on critical minerals is evolving and expanding Alice Wai http://bit.ly/3WIZnh5 http://bit.ly/3WIZnh5" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1986582871885124091) 2025-11-06T23:54Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "Earlier this week @StatecraftINT spoke to @abcnews about the foreign governments that use assassination as a policy tool against their adversaries and why diaspora communities are often at the forefront of foreign interference in . 🎧 Listen here 👇 https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/aca-on-demand/naus_foreignopsbfod_0511/105973808 https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/aca-on-demand/naus_foreignopsbfod_0511/105973808" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1986619110654976288) 2025-11-07T02:18Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "Through cooperation Australia and South Korea can lead in the age of autonomy Jihoon Yu http://bit.ly/3JpkkL7 http://bit.ly/3JpkkL7" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1986663906337792207) 2025-11-07T05:16Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'Australia should consider implementing a wall of drones to its north to enhance its strategy of denial consistent with its unique strategic and operational circumstances' writes @Dr_M_Davis. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/how-australia-could-build-a-northern-wall-of-drones/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/how-australia-could-build-a-northern-wall-of-drones/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1986679257003626806) 2025-11-07T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'Shielding the public from confronting truths is not the same as keeping them safe. The threats we face now are too real and too persistent to be treated as distant or abstract' write @CoreraJames @BassiJustin and @StatecraftINT. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/asios-step-up-in-warning-frequency-means-we-are-less-secure/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/asios-step-up-in-warning-frequency-means-we-are-less-secure/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1986709959451811871) 2025-11-07T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'South Koreas industrial scale can lower production costs and accelerate delivery while Australias operational experience provides testing and validation' writes Jihoon Yu. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/through-cooperation-australia-and-south-korea-can-lead-in-the-age-of-autonomy/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/through-cooperation-australia-and-south-korea-can-lead-in-the-age-of-autonomy/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1986725310407344195) 2025-11-07T09:20Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "In this @AIIANational article @mhar4 unpacks the findings of ASPI's report on Australian responses to Taiwan Strait crises and why understanding a potential Taiwan Strait crisis is key to 's security and resilience. 📚 Read 👉 https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/australias-understanding-and-preparedness-for-a-taiwan-strait-contingency/ http://bit.ly/443Cskx https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/australias-understanding-and-preparedness-for-a-taiwan-strait-contingency/ http://bit.ly/443Cskx" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1988052052556345553) 2025-11-11T01:12Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'For Defence a national aerospace testing range would accelerate Australian capabilities in long-range strike hypersonics and autonomous systems. For industry it would provide a pathway from prototype to production' writes @johncoyne14. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/why-australia-needs-an-aerospace-testing-range-in-the-northern-territory/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/why-australia-needs-an-aerospace-testing-range-in-the-northern-territory/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1988159510645752111) 2025-11-11T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "Australias role in Southeast Asias critical-minerals development Alice Wai http://bit.ly/47A4nuK http://bit.ly/47A4nuK" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1988466955893043515) 2025-11-12T04:40Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "Indonesia unlikely to follow the Philippines transparency against China @aristioo http://bit.ly/4nW8iXv http://bit.ly/4nW8iXv" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1988797967617388582) 2025-11-13T02:36Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "Today @davidwroe spoke with @Kieran_Gilbert on @SkyNewsAust about 's new treaty with Indonesia which "shows that countries of different strategic stripes can actually stand together against a common concern like Chinese militarisation in the South China Sea"" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1988845826899104138) 2025-11-13T05:46Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "'While a "transparency initiative" could put pressure on China to comply with international law and avoid reckless behaviour in the South China Sea Indonesia is less likely to implement such a policy under Prabowo' writes @aristioo. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/indonesia-unlikely-to-follow-the-philippines-transparency-against-china/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/indonesia-unlikely-to-follow-the-philippines-transparency-against-china/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1988884286489915430) 2025-11-13T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "Thanks to all who attended this week's @ASPI_WDSN Gala Dinner We were pleased to host an expert panel featuring @AusFedPolice Commissioner Krissy Barrett LTGEN Susan Coyle @CJC_ADF Caroline Xavier Chief of @cse_cst ASPI Council Chair Gai Brodtmann & @abcnews' @janeenorman" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1989137455530831975) 2025-11-14T01:05Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'Geography and a history of proxy politics have made Afghanistan an arena for others contests undermining its stability' writes @m_stanekzai. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/rivalries-and-missed-opportunities-stole-afghanistans-peace/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/rivalries-and-missed-opportunities-stole-afghanistans-peace/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1989215972587192828) 2025-11-14T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "'Reducing demand at home is the single most effective way to disrupt the regions criminal economy. Every gram of meth purchased in Sydney or Auckland fuels the networks destabilising our neighbours' writes @johncoyne14. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australian-and-new-zealand-thirst-for-drugs-is-fuelling-crime-in-the-pacific/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australian-and-new-zealand-thirst-for-drugs-is-fuelling-crime-in-the-pacific/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1989246674674553022) 2025-11-14T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "'Applying a law-enforcement or excessively legalistic mindset to a strategic problem such as China may be a losing game from a deterrence perspective' writes @graham_euan. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/reflections-from-the-manila-dialogue/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/reflections-from-the-manila-dialogue/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1989277377273467249) 2025-11-14T10:21Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "This @theage article features @GPriyanditas recent Strategist analysis unpacking the new AustraliaIndonesia security treaty and highlighting why it marks a meaningful shift in regional diplomacy. 📖 Read it here ➡ https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-puts-deals-with-vanuatu-and-fiji-next-on-the-agenda-20251114-p5nflu.html http://bit.ly/3WZUFvy https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-puts-deals-with-vanuatu-and-fiji-next-on-the-agenda-20251114-p5nflu.html http://bit.ly/3WZUFvy" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1990213796758270408) 2025-11-17T00:22Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "On state-sponsored hackers using Anthropics AI technology to conduct an automated cyberattack @CoreraJames tells @nytimes: While the balance is clearly shifting toward greater automation human orchestration still anchors key elements. Read more https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/business/chinese-hackers-artificial-intelligence.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/business/chinese-hackers-artificial-intelligence.html" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1990226379837768160) 2025-11-17T01:12Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "In the @australian @johncoyne14 explains how and 's unrelenting demand for illicit drugs is exporting instability into the Pacific: The Pacific is not a source of the problem but a pathway through which risk and opportunity meet. 📰 Read 👉 http://bit.ly/4icEQeU http://bit.ly/4icEQeU" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1990239969529549020) 2025-11-17T02:06Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "South KoreaAustralia cooperation can fill defence technology gaps Yeonsoo Kim http://bit.ly/48eg9v3 http://bit.ly/48eg9v3" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1990277718160920595) 2025-11-17T04:36Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "Taiwans lessons from Chinas lawfare and hybrid operations Ray Ming-Tse Lu http://bit.ly/4oNiqmV http://bit.ly/4oNiqmV" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1990576184661287007) 2025-11-18T00:22Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "Speaking to @FinancialReview @Dr_M_Davis discusses the latest developments in 's war on and the importance of boosting support to Kyiv: Ensuring that Russia doesnt win in Ukraine is absolutely vital so I think it's important for us to do more. 👇 https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/ukraine-pleads-for-cash-as-australia-ranks-among-stingiest-donors-20251114-p5nfjj https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/ukraine-pleads-for-cash-as-australia-ranks-among-stingiest-donors-20251114-p5nfjj" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1990588767774900319) 2025-11-18T01:12Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "🚨 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 We're delighted to announce that Michaela Browning Jisoo Kim and Helen Zhang will speak at #TheSydneyDialogue on 4-5 December They'll unpack how critical and emerging tech is reshaping geopolitics and security. 🎫 Tickets 👉 http://bit.ly/4oSmx18 http://bit.ly/4oSmx18" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1990620149087637564) 2025-11-18T03:16Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "The SONIC Bill: bringing in a new era for intelligence oversight @SenRaffCiccone http://bit.ly/3XEe31i http://bit.ly/3XEe31i" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1990626516238282942) 2025-11-18T03:42Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'Moving towards action she called for last year Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reviewing the three principles that have kept Japan at arms length from nuclear weapons since 1967' writes @raji143. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/japan-edges-towards-hosting-nuclear-weapons/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/japan-edges-towards-hosting-nuclear-weapons/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1990711577327091801) 2025-11-18T09:20Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "Debating defence spending is prudence not warmongering @JAParker29 http://bit.ly/49n24fS http://bit.ly/49n24fS" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1990931022918397998) 2025-11-18T23:52Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'Australias reliance on siloed departmental frameworks has become its own threat to national security. Nowhere is this more evident than in the collision between climate mitigation energy transition and food security policies' writes Andrew Henderson. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/fragmented-climate-policy-undermines-australias-food-security/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/fragmented-climate-policy-undermines-australias-food-security/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1991058613696410069) 2025-11-19T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "🚨 NEW RESEARCH 🚨 ASPIs new Pressure Points instalment examines how Beijing frames its claim to Taiwan the coercive tools it uses to enforce it how Taipei is responding and how other governments are managing rising confrontation risks. 🔎 Explore 👉 http://bit.ly/4o4lLgc http://bit.ly/4o4lLgc" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1991267550601302419) 2025-11-19T22:09Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements "Pressure points: managing risk and escalation in the Taiwan Strait ASPI Defence Strategy Staff http://bit.ly/4a07Ynh http://bit.ly/4a07Ynh" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1991278311226634305) 2025-11-19T22:52Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "🔔 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🔔 We're delighted to announce that Stephanie Foster Secretary of 's Department of Home Affairs will speak at #TSD2025 next month She will discuss leading a national security department amid rising global uncertainty. 🎟➡ http://bit.ly/4oGwHSe http://bit.ly/4oGwHSe" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1991346036045148673) 2025-11-20T03:21Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'We feel immense pride in what we have built together but also in what lies ahead. The past [--] years have given us friendship. The next [--] must deliver a partnership that is bold innovative and transformative' write @altaffaq and @AusAmbUAE. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/fifty-years-on-the-uae-australia-relationship-is-still-growing/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/fifty-years-on-the-uae-australia-relationship-is-still-growing/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1991421001683358073) 2025-11-20T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "'In his newly published memoir On my watch Stoltenberg provides a candid account of his struggles to address global security challenges and keep NATO relevant' writes Robert Wihtol. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-nato-on-stoltenbergs-watch/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-nato-on-stoltenbergs-watch/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-nato-on-stoltenbergs-watch/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-nato-on-stoltenbergs-watch/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1991436353125380535) 2025-11-20T09:20Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "AustraliaSouth Korea critical-minerals cooperation gets results beyond frameworks Alice Wai http://bit.ly/49wYmjQ http://bit.ly/49wYmjQ" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1991629488032215291) 2025-11-20T22:07Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "In this @smh article @Dr_M_Davis highlights the need for Australia to do more to prevent lucrative crude revenue from reaching Russian government coffers and indirectly helping fund the military drones used in Russias war on Ukraine. Read more https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/australians-have-paid-2-billion-to-help-fund-putin-s-bloody-war-here-s-what-that-can-buy-20251120-p5nh4a.html https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/australians-have-paid-2-billion-to-help-fund-putin-s-bloody-war-here-s-what-that-can-buy-20251120-p5nh4a.html" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1991644222580289810) 2025-11-20T23:06Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "As USMC leans on Australian territory ADF can gain but we must guard autonomy @johncoyne14 http://bit.ly/4a1qqvR http://bit.ly/4a1qqvR" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1991737085158469651) 2025-11-21T05:15Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "'As global competition for critical minerals accelerates the AustraliaSouth Korea partnership stands out for its ability to convert shared strategic intent into industrial cooperation' writes Alice Wai. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australia-south-korea-critical-minerals-cooperation-gets-results-beyond-frameworks/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australia-south-korea-critical-minerals-cooperation-gets-results-beyond-frameworks/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1991752687717687329) 2025-11-21T06:17Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "'The Anthropic report reinforces a consistent lesson: we underestimate the pace and scale of threat evolution at our own risk' writes Ami Bagia. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/ai-enabled-intrusions-what-anthropics-disclosure-really-means/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/ai-enabled-intrusions-what-anthropics-disclosure-really-means/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1991768038514082188) 2025-11-21T07:18Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "'As US posture becomes more distributed and resilient Canberra must define the boundaries of shared and sovereign assets: who commands who sustains and who decides' writes @johncoyne14. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/as-usmc-leans-on-australian-territory-adf-can-gain-but-we-must-guard-autonomy/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/as-usmc-leans-on-australian-territory-adf-can-gain-but-we-must-guard-autonomy/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1991783389565948211) 2025-11-21T08:19Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "The latest Sydney Dialogue newsletter is now available With less than two weeks until #TSD2025 catch up on recent speaker announcements program updates new podcast episodes and more. Interested in attending Secure your spotbefore sales close ➡ http://bit.ly/4puHZJn http://bit.ly/4puHZJn" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1992815056539771077) 2025-11-24T04:38Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "'Assuming zero growth of Chinas manufacturing sector for the next [--] years closing the manufacturing gap would require US manufacturing to grow at a torrid rate of [--] percent per year. Thats just implausible' writes Samir Tata. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/us-cant-overcome-manufacturing-gap-with-china/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/us-cant-overcome-manufacturing-gap-with-china/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1992855201922073004) 2025-11-24T07:18Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "After MPs were told to switch off phones during a delegation visit to Parliament House @vanderjas told @australian: Phones are now part of the battlespace & states with the capability & intent will exploit them whenever the opportunity presents. 🗞: http://bit.ly/480IPYz http://bit.ly/480IPYz" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1993093774155681920) 2025-11-24T23:06Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements "Online safety of women and girls is a test of regional leadership Julie Inman Grant and @PioSmith_UN http://bit.ly/4pwLsXQ http://bit.ly/4pwLsXQ" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1993441063227605220) 2025-11-25T22:06Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements "New research from ASPIs Critical Tech Tracker shows a major divide is emerging between s tech research ecosystem & that of the + its allies. 🔎 Explore the research: 📰 More in @Bloomberg: ✍ Sign up: http://bit.ly/4oWvTJ7 http://bit.ly/3XfspoX http://bit.ly/4p1ErOX http://bit.ly/4oWvTJ7 http://bit.ly/3XfspoX http://bit.ly/4p1ErOX" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1993555571304452571) 2025-11-26T05:41Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "'Digital safety is a measure of how well we protect rights and trust in the digital age. Every woman deserves to be safe in her home in her community and on her screen' write Julie Inman Grant and @PioSmith_UN. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/online-safety-of-women-and-girls-is-a-test-of-regional-leadership/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/online-safety-of-women-and-girls-is-a-test-of-regional-leadership/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1993566387957047801) 2025-11-26T06:24Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "How business excellence can improve the public service @johncoyne14 http://bit.ly/483GLPr http://bit.ly/483GLPr" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1993818549543162357) 2025-11-26T23:06Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "Responding to 's call to collaborate with on 6G technology @vanderjas tells @SkyNewsAust that such a network would be like plumbing creating a structural dependence that could give Beijing long-term leverage over critical systems. 🗞Read more https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/australia-warned-as-beijing-pushes-to-build-our-6g-network-posing-major-national-security-risk-from-authoritarian-china/news-story/05c91ac9af434ab5fd1e98cba7a35bcf" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1993845728444342302) 2025-11-27T00:54Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements "'Beijings growing reliance on overt diplomatic and state-media channels means disinformation is increasingly delivered with official authority and tailored to local political sensitivities' write ASPI staff and Japan Nexus Intelligence. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/normalising-disinformation-china-shifts-to-overt-operations-against-japan/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/normalising-disinformation-china-shifts-to-overt-operations-against-japan/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1994304753212498404) 2025-11-28T07:18Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "'Chinas continued dominance in midstream processing expansion of export controls and leverage over technology transfer have made diversification a strategic priority for both Brussels and Canberra' writes Alice Wai. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australia-and-eu-strengthen-critical-minerals-engagement-but-challenges-lie-ahead/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australia-and-eu-strengthen-critical-minerals-engagement-but-challenges-lie-ahead/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1994320104566542516) 2025-11-28T08:19Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "Facing Chinese military coercion Australian defence spending is insufficient @JAParker29 http://bit.ly/4akSUAS http://bit.ly/4akSUAS" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1995293267051823161) 2025-12-01T00:46Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements "This @CapitalBrief article explores the latest Critical Tech Tracker update highlighting s dominance in high-impact technology research and how ranks in the global innovation landscape. 📊 Explore the data 🗞 Read more https://www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/china-dominates-in-technology-research-as-aspi-urges-governments-to-partner-to-reduce-risk-5da69731-80c5-437d-82a1-af1174fa48cb/ http://bit.ly/4pbjxx1 https://www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/china-dominates-in-technology-research-as-aspi-urges-governments-to-partner-to-reduce-risk-5da69731-80c5-437d-82a1-af1174fa48cb/ http://bit.ly/4pbjxx1" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1995303333033365529) 2025-12-01T01:26Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements "NEW TSD SPEAKERS 📢 We're pleased to welcome @MJBiercuk Dr Aruna Sathanapally @David_Speers and 'Esau Lepa 'i Matangi Tupou to the Sydney Dialogue lineup With only a few days to go until #TSD2025 secure your ticket before sales close 👉 http://bit.ly/4pdQxEO http://bit.ly/4pdQxEO" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1995367256164077889) 2025-12-01T05:40Z 55.1K followers, [----] engagements "Needed: massive computing power in the Northern Territory @johncoyne14 http://bit.ly/3MvCLi8 http://bit.ly/3MvCLi8" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1995375810719433016) 2025-12-01T06:14Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "'Australia must recognise how quickly the world is changing and act accordingly. Modest increases to defence spending will not bridge the gap between our strategic ambitions and the capabilities we can field' writes @JAParker29. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/facing-chinese-military-coercion-australian-defence-spending-insufficient/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/facing-chinese-military-coercion-australian-defence-spending-insufficient/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1995397956602871962) 2025-12-01T07:42Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements "This @washingtonpost exclusive unpacks key findings from our new report The partys AI revealing how "Beijing is using artificial intelligence to deepen its control over the Chinese population." 📖 Report: 🗞Article https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/01/china-ai-censorship-surveillance/ http://bit.ly/4pFROnR https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/01/china-ai-censorship-surveillance/ http://bit.ly/4pFROnR" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1995626965664244134) 2025-12-01T22:52Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements ""The reason this is happening is because the existing organisational structure is showing deficiencies in terms of delivering key defence projects on time and on budget" @Dr_M_Davis tells @BreakingDefense on the creation of the Defence Delivery Agency. https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/biggest-reform-in-50-years-coming-for-australian-defense-acquisition-minister-says/ https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/biggest-reform-in-50-years-coming-for-australian-defense-acquisition-minister-says/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1995650243925549299) 2025-12-02T00:24Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "The State of the Strait Weekly Digest is out now - check your inboxes Subscribe here: Read this week's digest online: https://stateofthestrait.substack.com/p/beijing-hardens-its-message-as-trump https://stateofthestrait.substack.com/subscribe https://stateofthestrait.substack.com/p/beijing-hardens-its-message-as-trump https://stateofthestrait.substack.com/subscribe" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1995714794675208219) 2025-12-02T04:41Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "Opportunities and risks in Australias defence acquisition shake-up @Dr_M_Davis http://bit.ly/4pb6QSy http://bit.ly/4pb6QSy" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1995728635735560360) 2025-12-02T05:36Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements "AI in theatre: gaining decision advantage at machine tempo @vanderjas http://bit.ly/49OClgF http://bit.ly/49OClgF" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1996075924169654300) 2025-12-03T04:36Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "'While First Nations communities in the north are brimming with talent and aspiration representation remains low in future-focused sectors such as aerospace. Long-term fit-for-purpose investment is needed alongside motivation' writes Anna Alexander. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/policy-needs-to-keep-pace-with-northern-ambition/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/policy-needs-to-keep-pace-with-northern-ambition/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1996110149346595115) 2025-12-03T06:52Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant spoke at #TSD2025 about 's implementation of a world-leading teen social media ban: What I felt they were asking us to do was the equivalent of fencing the ocean where instead we teach children to swim between the flags" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1996395026704912394) 2025-12-04T01:44Z 54.9K followers, 15K engagements "At #TSD2025 @Googles @WilsonLWhite highlights the Wests optimism gap embracing the Asia-Pacific's approach to the opportunities of new technologies.💡📱 Technologies are being thought of in ways that actually add to productivity add to solving big challenges" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1996428245424603204) 2025-12-04T03:56Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "During #TSD2025's 'Hacking at the frontier of the private sector' panel Andrew Clark head of s Government Communications Security Bureau outlined how high-profile cyber breaches have helped spur conversations about cyber threats and prompted international collaboration.📹👇" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1996476563877961869) 2025-12-04T07:08Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "Steven Matainaho PNGs ICT Secretary tells industry reps at #TSD2025 that they need to engage the Pacific with empathy front-of-mind. He encourages industry to ask whether it sees PNG as a 'cup thats empty or a cup thats empty but can be filled up" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1996493425256837186) 2025-12-04T08:15Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "Closing out day one of #TSD2025 @TaiwanDsets You-Hao Lai delves into s AI ecosystem and explains how Beijing's legal framework is designed asymmetrically drawing in data but restricting outflows. 🎧Hear his thoughts" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1996509908699939256) 2025-12-04T09:20Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "Airis Rikveilis National Security Advisor to Latvias PM tells #TSD2025 that technological advancement seen during the RussiaUkraine conflict will eventually flow into civil society with the potential for positive effects in areas such as security. @LVinAustralia" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1996756407828300127) 2025-12-05T01:40Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements "At #TheSydneyDialogue @mehrangul_ highlights the importance of looking beyond the - AI race to understand what is happening and possible elsewhere. He says should look to and Southeast Asia to see what its future may look like. 👀" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1996766599844630958) 2025-12-05T02:20Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "Were talking quantum at #TSD2025 and @silicon_quantums Professor Michelle Simmons begins by explaining the background to quantum development. Weve got the algorithms out there the applications and now the hardwares catching up. 🎧Listen to her here👇" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1996816522522796051) 2025-12-05T05:38Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "In conversation with @Nrg8000 at #TSD2025 @TanujaPandey_ discussed the connection between Nepals Gen Z protests and similar youth movements around the world. She said that while they were divided by borders they were connected by the cause. 🌏✊ Hear her thoughts" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1996835680287445176) 2025-12-05T06:55Z 55K followers, [----] engagements "'Boosting critical-minerals cooperation with the US will reinforce the strategic and security partnership. Supplying critical minerals to the US can anchor our role in the Indo-Pacifics emerging energy and technology order' writes @johncoyne14. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australia-must-make-the-most-of-the-uss-critical-minerals-pivot/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australia-must-make-the-most-of-the-uss-critical-minerals-pivot/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1997974685334823161) 2025-12-08T10:21Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "Small smart many: what maritime autonomy can teach us about self-reliance @vanderjas http://bit.ly/4rGETUj http://bit.ly/4rGETUj" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1998174753744363563) 2025-12-08T23:36Z 55.1K followers, [---] engagements "'In avoiding clarification of its nuclear expansion in the white paper China has missed a great opportunity to set out its nuclear plans and intentions a move that would have reassured the region and the world' write @raji143 and Rajesh Rajagopalan. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/want-an-explanation-for-chinas-nuclear-expansion-its-not-in-the-new-white-paper/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/want-an-explanation-for-chinas-nuclear-expansion-its-not-in-the-new-white-paper/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1998321722194378816) 2025-12-09T09:20Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "In the @canberratimes @MikeHughesASPI highlights signs of financial strain across Defence noting that: "the defence budget is drying up. Travel is being slashed all the old signatures of money being drawn back into the centre are there." 🗞 Read more https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9113487/defence-review-defence-spending-cuts-could-weaken-australias-military-experts/ https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9113487/defence-review-defence-spending-cuts-could-weaken-australias-military-experts/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1998548717893206152) 2025-12-10T00:22Z 55.1K followers, [----] engagements "'If Australia is to be ready for the decade ahead the next NDS must finally tell the nation what matters what threatens it and how we intend to safeguard Australias vital interests in this worsening security environment' writes Courtney Stewart. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-national-defence-strategy-needs-to-give-australians-clarity/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-national-defence-strategy-needs-to-give-australians-clarity/" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1998653407616446686) 2025-12-10T07:18Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements "🚨NEW REPORT🚨 In 'JapanAustralia defence cooperation in the Pacific: The case for a partial division of labour' @AlexBristowASPI argues and should plan a wartime division of labour in the Pacific to secure vital sea lines of communication. 📘: https://bit.ly/4pBH7Dc https://bit.ly/4pBH7Dc" [X Link](https://x.com/ASPI_org/status/1999231622563193265) 2025-12-11T21:35Z 55.1K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. 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"'If Australia wants to lead in autonomous systems we should start by building the vessels we already know how to make: smaller cheaper simpler if necessary but ready' writes @vanderjas. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/small-smart-many-what-maritime-autonomy-can-teach-us-about-self-reliance/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/small-smart-many-what-maritime-autonomy-can-teach-us-about-self-reliance/"
X Link 2025-12-09T07:38Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Offshore wind can be a security hazard. Australia needs a risk assessment Alex O'Brien http://bit.ly/4qrnL42 http://bit.ly/4qrnL42"
X Link 2026-01-21T22:08Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Speaking to @NikkeiAsia ASPI Senior Fellow @IanSatchwell discusses potential cooperation between Australia and Japan on 's critical minerals strategic reserve including why it heralds an "increasing collaboration with like-minded nations." Read more https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/can-australia-and-japan-strike-gold-on-critical-mineral-cooperation https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/can-australia-and-japan-strike-gold-on-critical-mineral-cooperation"
X Link 2026-01-22T04:54Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'Australia should pause offshore wind developments until it completes a comprehensive national security risk assessment of them' writes Alex O'Brien. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/offshore-wind-can-be-a-security-hazard-australia-needs-a-risk-assessment/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/offshore-wind-can-be-a-security-hazard-australia-needs-a-risk-assessment/"
X Link 2026-01-22T06:17Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'The scale and persistence of Chinese military activity around Taiwan look less like signalling and more like systematic preparation for the use of force conducted on Beijings own timetable' writes Nathan Attrill. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/that-isnt-signaling-chinas-military-is-seriously-rehearsing-around-taiwan/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/that-isnt-signaling-chinas-military-is-seriously-rehearsing-around-taiwan/"
X Link 2026-01-23T08:19Z 55.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Greenland is important for Golden Dome @Dr_M_Davis http://bit.ly/4rAfuLx http://bit.ly/4rAfuLx"
X Link 2026-01-27T03:06Z 55.2K followers, [---] engagements
"'There is a clear need for agreement that respects Greenlands interests and Denmarks sovereignty while enhancing US and allied missile defence against growing threats from Russia China and North Korea' writes @Dr_M_Davis. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/why-greenland-is-important-for-golden-dome/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/why-greenland-is-important-for-golden-dome/"
X Link 2026-01-27T08:19Z 55.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Australia and New Zealand need regional focus for multipolar order Estelle Denton-Townshend http://bit.ly/4t1fc1y http://bit.ly/4t1fc1y"
X Link 2026-01-28T00:21Z 55.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Don't miss ASPI Senior Fellow @BuchananLiz in conversation with @stefwolff on Nightlife @abcnews with Philip Clark as they unpack Donald Trump's desire to own Greenland and the territorys strategic importance to the United States. 🎧 Listen here https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/nightlife/nato-greenland-and-the-new-world-order/106259610 https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/nightlife/nato-greenland-and-the-new-world-order/106259610"
X Link 2026-01-28T02:15Z 55.2K followers, [---] engagements
"As Manila moves to advance talks with Beijing on a code of conduct (COC) in the South China Sea @fitbintim tells @gmanetwork that the long-delayed negotiations for a code have dragged for so long that it does not really matternot having the COC. 📰 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/974410/asean-top-diplomats-hope-for-breakthrough-to-ease-conflicts-in-scs-and-myanmar-in-cebu-meet/story/ https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/974410/asean-top-diplomats-hope-for-breakthrough-to-ease-conflicts-in-scs-and-myanmar-in-cebu-meet/story/"
X Link 2026-01-28T03:22Z 55.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Chinas investment in Indonesia is its global critical-minerals template Kuma Yung Elizabeth Frost and Yun-Ling Ko http://bit.ly/4pYS3Kl http://bit.ly/4pYS3Kl"
X Link 2026-01-28T22:09Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Speaking to @abcnews @johncoyne14 discusses the limitations of the Australian Governments plan to deploy MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft to monitor s northern coastline and highlights the need for sustained investment in the north. 🎧 Listen here https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/new-spy-drones-to-monitor-north-coast/106280160 https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/new-spy-drones-to-monitor-north-coast/106280160"
X Link 2026-01-28T23:06Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'As more countries consider emulating Indonesia in banning the export of raw minerals and thereby promoting local economic growth Chinese companies will be able to adapt and move up the value chain in target countries' write Kuma Yung Elizabeth Frost and Yun-Ling Ko. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/chinas-investment-in-indonesia-is-its-global-critical-minerals-template/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/chinas-investment-in-indonesia-is-its-global-critical-minerals-template/"
X Link 2026-01-29T06:17Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"NEW PODCAST 🎤 Kicking off Stop the World for [----] @ConStelz joins @davidwroe to unpack a turbulent start to the year in global affairs from Mark Carneys Davos speech to NATO head Mark Ruttes remarks that Europe cant defend itself without . 🎧: http://bit.ly/4c14l1x http://bit.ly/4c14l1x"
X Link 2026-01-30T01:41Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨 @ASPI_CTS is seeking a high-performing Coordinator to join the team. This role encompasses program coordination stakeholder and partnership management event delivery budget oversight and team facilitation. 🔎 Interested Apply now ➡ http://bit.ly/3NX58Xf http://bit.ly/3NX58Xf"
X Link 2026-01-30T02:27Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"In this @9NewsAUS article @Dr_M_Davis discusses the role Pine Gap could play in a potential US military operation against Iran and how Tehran might respond including "by striking at Israel or US bases in the Middle East". 📰 Read the article 👇 https://www.9news.com.au/world/how-us-military-strike-on-iran-could-unfold/ccdda8cd-d7aa-4216-9738-8073b6dfcf41 https://www.9news.com.au/world/how-us-military-strike-on-iran-could-unfold/ccdda8cd-d7aa-4216-9738-8073b6dfcf41"
X Link 2026-01-30T03:22Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
""Australia and the United States must continue to strengthen their alliance and reinforce credible deterrence against Beijing" writes @Dr_M_Davis in an opinion piece for @dailytelegraph following this week's AUSMIN meeting. 📰 Read it here https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/opinion/malcolm-davis-the-big-wins-for-a-stronger-australia-out-of-ausmin-talks/news-story/3e88d581e8e3a6e0925ec3fa1e19907cbtr=7644a5aa2558e0874e3a1221c4178feb"
X Link 2024-08-09T00:39Z 55.3K followers, 11.7K engagements
"'Mount Isa has long been a foundation of Australias mining economy and regional industry base. It now sits on the edge of a strategic cliff' writes @johncoyne14. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/mount-isas-closure-is-a-strategic-own-goal-for-australia/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/mount-isas-closure-is-a-strategic-own-goal-for-australia/"
X Link 2025-06-26T09:23Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Weve probably just seen the USAFs secret electromagnetic attacker @ValkStrategy http://bit.ly/4a1V46I http://bit.ly/4a1V46I"
X Link 2026-01-28T04:54Z 55.3K followers, 98K engagements
"'It looks like weve just got a good view of a shadowy uncrewed aircraft designed to fly far and slip into an enemys defended zone undetected until it starts jamming radars. Quite likely it would carry missiles to knock out radars' writes @ValkStrategy. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/weve-probably-just-seen-the-usafs-secret-electromagnetic-attacker/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/weve-probably-just-seen-the-usafs-secret-electromagnetic-attacker/"
X Link 2026-01-28T08:19Z 55.3K followers, 12.4K engagements
"'The NDS makes clear that the United States is not retreating into isolationism but is shifting towards an offshore-balancer role. This approach comes with an expectation that US allies will play a larger role in ensuring collective defence' writes @Dr_M_Davis. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-us-national-defence-strategy-will-demand-more-from-australia/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-us-national-defence-strategy-will-demand-more-from-australia/"
X Link 2026-01-29T08:19Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"When ChinaJapan disputes arise Beijing plays the Ryukyus card Hsi-Ting Pai http://bit.ly/4qPTaxm http://bit.ly/4qPTaxm"
X Link 2026-01-29T22:06Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Artemis II: a step towards permanent human activity beyond low earth orbit @citowicki http://bit.ly/3M2ngyv http://bit.ly/3M2ngyv"
X Link 2026-01-30T04:06Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"On calls for Australia to develop its own Iron Dome-style missile defence system @Dr_M_Davis tells @7NewsAustralia that adversaries can now strike from thousands of kilometres away and the nation has nothing to stop them. 🗞 Read more https://7news.com.au/news/former-army-chief-calls-for-australia-to-build-its-own-iron-dome-amid-threats-of-global-attacks-c-21477048 https://7news.com.au/news/former-army-chief-calls-for-australia-to-build-its-own-iron-dome-amid-threats-of-global-attacks-c-21477048"
X Link 2026-02-01T22:52Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'New START proved that a relatively small and credible nuclear deterrent was adequate. The expiration requires a new debate on the rationale for warhead numbers' writes Courtney Stewart. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/new-start-expiration-views-from-aspi-analysts/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/new-start-expiration-views-from-aspi-analysts/"
X Link 2026-02-03T07:18Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'We should not have to rely on the occasional tweet from X executives however candid to understand how one of the worlds most important information ecosystems is being manipulated' writes Fergus Ryan. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/too-casually-x-tells-us-how-beijing-is-spamming-chinese-users/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/too-casually-x-tells-us-how-beijing-is-spamming-chinese-users/"
X Link 2026-02-03T08:19Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"This @SCMPNews article features @Dr_M_Davis's analysis in The Strategist on the collapse of the New START treaty between the United States and Russia and how it could trigger a three-way nuclear arms race involving Beijing Washington and Moscow. 🗞 https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342278/why-collapse-last-us-russia-nuclear-treaty-matters-china-and-world https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342278/why-collapse-last-us-russia-nuclear-treaty-matters-china-and-world"
X Link 2026-02-03T23:09Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Defence sites for disposal after Australia audits military land holdings @raelock http://bit.ly/3Zh7cvK http://bit.ly/3Zh7cvK"
X Link 2026-02-04T04:18Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"With purge Xis militarycontrol risesand so do the regions risks Joe Keary http://bit.ly/3OlAxml http://bit.ly/3OlAxml"
X Link 2026-02-04T05:06Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
""The biggest benefit here is that ongoing saving in the sustainment budget and improving the estate and the sites that are left." ASPI's @raelock spoke to @telester about the government's move to sell military landholdings in the wake of the Defence Estate Audit. 📺 Watch 👇 Melbourne's historic Victoria Barracks on St Kilda Road is among dozens of sites steeped in history and heritage set to be offloaded by the Australian Defence Force. In all [--] sites across Victoria will be sold as the force tries to claw back billions of dollars. @telester https://t.co/ubwORygApW Melbourne's historic"
X Link 2026-02-05T00:42Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'If Australia backs away now under public threat it will not stabilise the relationship. It will signal vulnerabilityand the signal would be clearly received not just in Beijing but elsewhere' write @johncoyne14 and @BassiJustin. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/unacceptable-chinese-ambassador-threatens-as-australia-reviews-darwin-port-lease/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/unacceptable-chinese-ambassador-threatens-as-australia-reviews-darwin-port-lease/"
X Link 2026-02-05T07:18Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"ASPI's @davidwroe joined @SkyNewsAust to unpack Donald Trumps call with Xi Jinping and what it signals on why the new - security treaty isnt game changing and why European and Canadian leaders are looking to partner with Canberra amid doubts over reliability. 📹"
X Link 2026-02-06T03:52Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"'Without first resolving how Australia would mobilise in a crisis or what reserve force role and structure is required it is impossible to determine the defence posture and estate Australia actually requires' writes @JAParker29. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/defence-land-policy-should-reflect-mobilisation-and-reserves-planning/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/defence-land-policy-should-reflect-mobilisation-and-reserves-planning/"
X Link 2026-02-06T07:18Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'For Australia one assumption about that order was that the US would always champion it both in word and deed. Given the USs current approach Australia may have to reconsider its philosophy and posture' writes Jolyon Ford. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/us-disruption-might-revitalise-the-global-rules-based-order/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/us-disruption-might-revitalise-the-global-rules-based-order/"
X Link 2026-02-06T09:20Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'Whether the IPEF will cement the US as an important stakeholder in the Asian multilateral regional economic order will be determined primarily by the level of sustained interest and commitment from Washington' write @rahulmishr_ and @PBMWang. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/is-the-us-committed-to-strengthening-the-indo-pacific-economic-order https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/is-the-us-committed-to-strengthening-the-indo-pacific-economic-order"
X Link 2024-01-15T05:10Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"AUKUS risks are piling up. Australia must prepare to build French SSNs instead Peter Briggs http://bit.ly/4gneMvr http://bit.ly/4gneMvr"
X Link 2024-12-04T23:38Z 55.3K followers, 240.2K engagements
"'US partners must aim for military resilience strive harder to work with each other and expect to handle second-order crises without muchor maybe even anyhelp from Washington' writes Jihoon Yu. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/resilience-cooperation-self-reliance-what-the-uss-strategies-mean-for-the-indo-pacific/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/resilience-cooperation-self-reliance-what-the-uss-strategies-mean-for-the-indo-pacific/"
X Link 2026-02-02T08:19Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"As and prepare to sign a major security treaty @GPriyandita tells @AAPNewswire that while the pact could be seen as a positive step remained very allergic to the idea of defence alliances to preserve its non-alignment policy. 🗞 Read more https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia-indonesia-to-sign-watershed-security-pact-as-anthony-albanese-penny-wong-fly-to-jakarta-c-21544746 https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia-indonesia-to-sign-watershed-security-pact-as-anthony-albanese-penny-wong-fly-to-jakarta-c-21544746"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:06Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The first sessions from the Sydney Dialogue [----] are now live If you missed #TSD2025 catch conversations on the road to artificial general intelligence Australias world first social media ban for under-16s and more. 📺 Watch now http://bit.ly/3NWIezu http://bit.ly/3NWIezu"
X Link 2026-02-06T02:06Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"In the @smh @BuchananLiz explains that the laws and frameworks governing Antarctica are not consistent with contemporary geopolitical pressures: There are problems on the horizon. We dont have a Plan B for when the treaty might fail. 🗞 Read more https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/in-the-trump-era-of-america-first-scientists-fear-for-the-future-of-antarctica-20260201-p5nyop.html https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/in-the-trump-era-of-america-first-scientists-fear-for-the-future-of-antarctica-20260201-p5nyop.html"
X Link 2026-02-08T23:43Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Sanae Takaichis victory is a win for Indo-Pacific security Jake Thrupp http://bit.ly/4bCV53z http://bit.ly/4bCV53z"
X Link 2026-02-09T00:42Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"'A greater emphasis on subnational diplomacy particularly regional Australias links to the Pacific presents a significant opportunity for Australias regional foreign policy' writes Anna Alexander. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/subnational-diplomacy-underpins-australias-pacific-engagement/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/subnational-diplomacy-underpins-australias-pacific-engagement/"
X Link 2026-02-09T06:17Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'The Great Man theory of history which posits that history is shaped mainly by hugely influential and singular individuals was once the primary form of historical writing' writes Andrew Davies. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-a-return-to-great-man-historical-writing-for-world-war-ii/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-a-return-to-great-man-historical-writing-for-world-war-ii/"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:18Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'Lawfare is no longer a supporting domain of effort in Beijings Taiwan strategy; it is a central instrument of pressure' write Nathan Attrill and Shelly Shih. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/an-army-of-lawyers-is-advancing-taiwan-is-the-target/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/an-army-of-lawyers-is-advancing-taiwan-is-the-target/"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:19Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Under new president Honduras reconsiders its relationship with China Juan Fernando Herrera Ramos http://bit.ly/3M34043 http://bit.ly/3M34043"
X Link 2026-02-11T04:09Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'At present Hondurass diplomatic position remains unsettled with policy decisions continuing to be reviewed against trade performance external exposure and domestic economic pressures' writes Juan Fernando Herrera Ramos. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/under-new-president-honduras-reconsiders-its-relationship-with-china/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/under-new-president-honduras-reconsiders-its-relationship-with-china/"
X Link 2026-02-11T08:19Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'The results show that the Japanese public clearly chose to stand firm and tall expressing full confidence in Japans hard-working first female prime minister' writes @YamagamiShingo. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/threatened-by-china-japans-voters-choose-to-stand-tall/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/threatened-by-china-japans-voters-choose-to-stand-tall/"
X Link 2026-02-11T09:20Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Ease submarine skills shortages with an AUKUS visa Cherie Wright and Penny Harris http://bit.ly/4aeLw9S http://bit.ly/4aeLw9S"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:06Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Making hay while Trump shines: Chinas tactical step back Joe Keary http://bit.ly/4qvCdY4 http://bit.ly/4qvCdY4"
X Link 2026-02-12T05:24Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'If AUKUS is to succeed in coming decades we must plug the workforce gap by changing how we process skilled workers visas' write Cherie Wright and Penny Harris. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/ease-submarine-skills-shortages-with-an-aukus-visa/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/ease-submarine-skills-shortages-with-an-aukus-visa/"
X Link 2026-02-12T06:17Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'The US has legitimised the role of food supply in national defence. It has recognised that in a world of rupture a nation that cannot feed itself cannot defend itself' writes Andrew Henderson. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/a-turning-point-us-recognises-agriculture-as-a-domain-of-defence/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/a-turning-point-us-recognises-agriculture-as-a-domain-of-defence/"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:19Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'President Xi Jinping is making the most of a geopolitical window shaped in part by Donald Trumps return to the White House. The long-term trajectory of Chinese power projection remains unchanged' writes Joe Keary. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/making-hay-while-trump-shines-chinas-tactical-step-back/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/making-hay-while-trump-shines-chinas-tactical-step-back/"
X Link 2026-02-12T09:20Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Following calls for Australia to develop its own Iron Dome-style missile defence system @Dr_M_Davis tells @7NewsAustralia that adversaries can now strike from thousands of kilometres away and the nation has nothing to stop them. 🗞 Read more https://7news.com.au/news/former-army-chief-calls-for-australia-to-build-its-own-iron-dome-amid-threats-of-global-attacks-c-21477048 https://7news.com.au/news/former-army-chief-calls-for-australia-to-build-its-own-iron-dome-amid-threats-of-global-attacks-c-21477048"
X Link 2026-02-01T23:07Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"NEW PODCAST 🎉 This week Stop the World released its 100th episode To mark the occasion host @davidwroe was joined by Mira Rapp-Hooper Visiting Fellow @BrookingsFP for a conversation on Trump China and the future of US grand strategy. Listen here ➡ https://bit.ly/4ap08Ce https://bit.ly/4ap08Ce"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:06Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Nice to see @ElonMusk sharing a clip from #TheSydneyDialogue - the Indo-Pacs premier forum on tech & AI. But note the research mentioned was from [----] & this is one clip of a much wider discussion. 🎥 Watch session: Find more: http://www.aspi.org.au http://bit.ly/4tEa9Ve 🤨 http://www.aspi.org.au http://bit.ly/4tEa9Ve 🤨"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:48Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Threatened by China Japans voters choose to stand tall @YamagamiShingo http://bit.ly/4qtfTy4 http://bit.ly/4qtfTy4"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:07Z 55.3K followers, 36.6K engagements
"Following Israeli reports that Indonesia will be the first to deploy troops to a stabilisation force in Gaza @GPriyandita tells the @australian that Jakarta is unlikely to be a first mover due to the risk of domestic backlash. 🗞 Read more ➡ http://bit.ly/4reIAAd http://bit.ly/4reIAAd"
X Link 2026-02-11T23:13Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Once unthinkable: Canada may choose a non-US fighter @ValkStrategy http://bit.ly/4aO0CmX http://bit.ly/4aO0CmX"
X Link 2026-02-13T04:46Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"'If the Northern Territory is to remain Australias forward operating edge and carry increasing strategic weight then workforce settings must evolve accordingly' writes @raelock. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/this-doesnt-add-up-as-strategy-looks-north-defence-workforce-shifts-south/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/this-doesnt-add-up-as-strategy-looks-north-defence-workforce-shifts-south/"
X Link 2026-02-13T06:17Z 55.3K followers, [---] engagements
"@ihsanylmz Hi Ihsan the ASPI ICPC report is available here: https://www.aspi.org.au/report/retweeting-through-great-firewall https://www.aspi.org.au/report/retweeting-through-great-firewall"
X Link 2020-06-12T01:08Z 54.8K followers, [--] engagements
"PROJECT LAUNCH📢 Today ASPI launches 'The Xinjiang Data Project' mapping Xinjiangs detention system with [---] sites of suspected re-education camps detention centres and prisons that have been built or expanded since [----]. View the interactive map ➡ https://bit.ly/32XIEf6 https://bit.ly/32XIEf6"
X Link 2020-09-24T03:18Z 55.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The Five Power Defence Arrangements: time for the quiet achiever to emerge @rahulmishr_ and @PBMWang https://bit.ly/3yFlnvR https://bit.ly/3yFlnvR"
X Link 2021-08-11T22:32Z 54.8K followers, [--] engagements
"'At the end of the day you dont amass [------] plus troops you dont conduct major naval and air exercises in the vicinity without planning ultimately to use them' Peter Jennings comments on @NewsTalk4BC 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3fVcpCU https://bit.ly/3fVcpCU"
X Link 2022-01-24T23:13Z 54.8K followers, [--] engagements
"📢 NEW PODCAST 📢 This Stop the World episode is from the sidelines of ASPI's [----] Defence Conference 'JoiningFORCES' @bec_shrimpton @hjrichman and Linda Lourie discuss defence innovation and government 🤝 private sector collaboration. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3Xz4W3b https://bit.ly/3Xz4W3b https://bit.ly/3Xz4W3b https://bit.ly/3Xz4W3b"
X Link 2024-06-21T06:31Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"📢 NEW PODCAST 📢 @AlexBristowASPI speaks with Australia's former Ambassador to Russia Peter Tesch and @AtlanticCouncil's @bjo1987 for a conversation on and nuclear threats in the latest episode of Stop the World 🌏 🎧 Check it out here ➡ https://bit.ly/4eDLp7Y https://bit.ly/4eDLp7Y https://bit.ly/4eDLp7Y https://bit.ly/4eDLp7Y"
X Link 2024-06-27T05:46Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"NEW PODCAST 🎙 This episode of Stop the World is all about Japan and regional security with @graham_euan and @NaruMichishita discussing Japan's strategic outlook in the Indo-Pacific and increased regional cooperation with Australia 🤝 . 🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/3xP5Myj https://bit.ly/3xP5Myj https://bit.ly/3xP5Myj https://bit.ly/3xP5Myj"
X Link 2024-07-02T07:38Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"🚨 NEW PODCAST 🚨 This week on Stop the World it's all about Russia with renowned expert @MarkGaleotti. @davidwroe asks Mark about the war in Ukraine whether time is on 's side Putin's hold on power and increasing acts of sabotage across 🎧: https://bit.ly/4dfy0S7 https://bit.ly/4dfy0S7"
X Link 2024-07-26T07:05Z 54.8K followers, 11.4K engagements
"NEW PODCAST 📢 Ahead of next week's AUSMIN @BassiJustin & @davidwroe discuss the meeting's Cold War history & its significance to the relationship with reflections from Kim Beazley & @MarisePayne in a Stop the World explainer special. 🎧 Listen ➡ https://bit.ly/4ch5z5g https://bit.ly/4ch5z5g"
X Link 2024-08-03T00:20Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements
"🚨 NEW PODCAST 🚨 In the latest TSD Summit Sessions @BassiJustin speaks with @shashj on how AI is reshaping defence and intelligence the evolving Russia-China partnership and the balance between free speech and public safety online. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3X52mA7 https://bit.ly/3X52mA7"
X Link 2024-08-30T08:20Z 54.8K followers, 13.7K engagements
"Subsea communications cables: vital but vulnerable @techstrat_99 https://bit.ly/3XZft6o https://bit.ly/3XZft6o"
X Link 2024-10-07T22:50Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"China is exporting its model of political authoritarianism to Africa Samir Bhattacharya http://bit.ly/3X2W0SK http://bit.ly/3X2W0SK"
X Link 2025-02-16T22:06Z 53.6K followers, [---] engagements
"In @VOANews @Blake_J_Johnson discusses recent tensions between some Pacific countries & democratic allies such as how will seek to capitalise on these events & why a lack of foreign aid could force Pacific nations to seek support from . Read 👇 https://www.voanews.com/a/china-cook-islands-sign-strategic-partnership-pact/7976033.html https://www.voanews.com/a/china-cook-islands-sign-strategic-partnership-pact/7976033.html"
X Link 2025-02-16T23:04Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements
"🚨 NEW REPORTS 🚨 @ASPI_CTS's @GPriyandita and @BartHoogeveen have released two new reports examining how the international community has responded to the threat of economic cyber-espionage following the G20 agreement made [--] years ago. Read them here ➡ https://bit.ly/3D03Q8R https://bit.ly/3D03Q8R"
X Link 2025-02-18T23:24Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Still not confident enough: China isnt likely to move on Taiwan in [----] Joe Keary https://bit.ly/4333KIm https://bit.ly/4333KIm"
X Link 2025-02-19T05:20Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements
"'In this multipolar age both the US and Europe see Indiaa neutral foreign-policy actor and dynamic emerging economyas vital to the future of their strategic priorities' writes @anapalacio. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/india-has-arrived/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/india-has-arrived/"
X Link 2025-02-19T07:20Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements
"'China has already sought to recalibrate ties with Japan India and Australia while doubling down on its engagement with the Global South. Within this context China will want to perform a careful balancing act over Taiwan' writes Joe Keary. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/still-not-confident-enough-china-isnt-likely-to-move-on-taiwan-in-2025/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/still-not-confident-enough-china-isnt-likely-to-move-on-taiwan-in-2025/"
X Link 2025-02-19T09:20Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements
"If New Zealand wants to restate terms with Cook Islands it should step up support @Blake_J_Johnson and Astrid Young https://bit.ly/3CMEXO3 https://bit.ly/3CMEXO3"
X Link 2025-02-20T00:07Z 53.6K followers, [---] engagements
"'Stepping up in wont solve all of New Zealands issues in the Pacific with tensions still high in Kiribati and other leaders looking on cautiously. But they can at least start with taking care of their realm' write @Blake_J_Johnson and Astrid Young. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/if-new-zealand-wants-to-restate-terms-with-cook-islands-it-should-step-up-support/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/if-new-zealand-wants-to-restate-terms-with-cook-islands-it-should-step-up-support/"
X Link 2025-02-20T07:10Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The trials ahead for Pete Hegseth Kim Beazley https://bit.ly/3QrSygM https://bit.ly/3QrSygM"
X Link 2025-02-21T05:15Z 53.6K followers, [---] engagements
"'As the United States recalibrates its industrial policies under President Donald Trump Australias role in securing non-Chinese supply chains for critical minerals has never been more important' writes Vlado Vivoda. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/how-australia-with-friends-can-secure-its-place-in-critical-minerals/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/how-australia-with-friends-can-secure-its-place-in-critical-minerals/"
X Link 2025-02-21T06:16Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements
"'If it is thought in the Pentagon that Hegseth cant cope with the need to protect both secrecy and capability he will be lost. For any defense secretary such a failure would be intolerable' writes Kim Beazley. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-trials-ahead-for-pete-hegseth/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-trials-ahead-for-pete-hegseth/"
X Link 2025-02-21T08:19Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements
"On the possible strategy behind the Chinese flotilla near @graham_euan tells the @FinancialReview: There is a risk that this triggers a defensive mindset and that we have to put homeland defence first. That would be an unnecessary concession to . https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/chinese-flotilla-exposes-navy-in-chronic-decline-20250224-p5lejj https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/chinese-flotilla-exposes-navy-in-chronic-decline-20250224-p5lejj"
X Link 2025-02-25T00:37Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements
"In this @AAPNewswire article @Blake_J_Johnson discusses Australia-Papua New Guinea defence treaty negotiations and highlights the importance of preventing brain drain if the pact includes a bid for Papua New Guineans to serve in the ADF. Read more https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8899073/defence-pact-to-build-png-links-without-the-brain-drain/ https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8899073/defence-pact-to-build-png-links-without-the-brain-drain/"
X Link 2025-02-25T04:22Z 53.6K followers, [---] engagements
"'Microsofts Majorana [--] chip is here and is real. The quantum revolution is not a distant prospect; it is unfolding before our eyes. Its implications for national security and our national well-being are profound and far-reaching' writes Andrew Horton. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/microsoft-breakthrough-challenges-australias-quantum-strategy/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/microsoft-breakthrough-challenges-australias-quantum-strategy/"
X Link 2025-02-25T07:23Z 53.6K followers, [----] engagements
"'Australia to be clear would be acquiring the B-2A as a fully sovereign capability to boost its deterrent and war-fighting capabilities with Chinas strategic challenge primarily in mind' write @graham_euan and Linus Cohen. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-spirit-for-australia-why-canberra-should-pursue-the-b-2-bomber/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-spirit-for-australia-why-canberra-should-pursue-the-b-2-bomber/"
X Link 2025-04-17T09:17Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"NEW SPEAKER 🔊 We look forward to welcoming Greg Moriarty Secretary of @DefenceAust to ASPI's Defence Conference. The event will assess the challenges stemming from the [----] NDS and how government & industry can support preparedness. Join the waitlist 👉 http://bit.ly/43Wz9wq http://bit.ly/43Wz9wq"
X Link 2025-05-23T01:59Z 55.1K followers, [----] engagements
"STARTING SOON 📢 Join @graham_euan and @GPriyandita as they break down key insights and recommendations from their new ASPI report on the defence and security partnership. 🗓 Aug [--] 6:30PM EDT 🗓 Aug [--] 8:30AM AEST 🎟 Register here: http://bit.ly/41lK7JG http://bit.ly/41lK7JG"
X Link 2025-08-07T22:07Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨 In Unconventional deterrence in Australian strategy Sally Burt David Kilcullen Ian Langford & Andrew Maher warn must adapt its defence strategy to manage strategic risks & maintain deterrence before AUKUS submarines arrive. 🔖: http://bit.ly/3W94Sp4 http://bit.ly/3W94Sp4"
X Link 2025-10-14T22:12Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Australian Chief of Army calls for a national conversation about civil-military responsibilities @marcuscbschultz http://bit.ly/4n342Fh http://bit.ly/4n342Fh"
X Link 2025-10-15T22:06Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Prime Minister Albaneses meeting with President Trump: views from ASPI analysts ASPI staff http://bit.ly/47dQhxR http://bit.ly/47dQhxR"
X Link 2025-10-17T04:07Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'Among many of Australias partner nations PPPs increasingly deliver the protection of military and dual-use infrastructure including supply chains and command and control networks' writes Marc Ablong. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/public-private-partnerships-can-be-engine-of-defence-mobilisation/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/public-private-partnerships-can-be-engine-of-defence-mobilisation/"
X Link 2025-10-17T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"'Just as Albanese has engaged China he must also engage the US to ensure its commitment to issues that matter to us' writes @MikeHughesASPI. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/prime-minister-albaneses-meeting-with-president-trump-views-from-aspi-analysts/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/prime-minister-albaneses-meeting-with-president-trump-views-from-aspi-analysts/"
X Link 2025-10-17T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"On the strategic rationale behind the Pukpuk Treaty @MikeHughesASPI tells the @australian: Our shared interest in PNGs external security is really about our interests: we dont want a hostile power basing itself in our region. 🗞 Read more ➡ http://bit.ly/47aUNgs http://bit.ly/47aUNgs"
X Link 2025-10-19T22:52Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"'Exclusion now has a digital frontline where online abuse and tech-facilitated gender-based violence silence womens voices and curb their civic political and social participation' writes Alice Wai. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/asean-needs-a-regional-approach-to-tech-facilitated-gender-based-violence/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/asean-needs-a-regional-approach-to-tech-facilitated-gender-based-violence/"
X Link 2025-10-20T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"ASPI's @graham_euan joined @abcperth to discuss a Chinese fighter jet releasing flares near an aircraft in the South China Sea why publicising such encounters is vital and how it underscores the importance of AUKUS and the need for increased defence spending. 🎧 Listen"
X Link 2025-10-20T23:26Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'Kyiv has been waging a shadow war hunting Russian operatives and collaborators around the world. Now as the Kremlin steps up its own covert campaign Ukraines intelligence services are proving far more effective' writes @DVKirichenko. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/russia-and-ukraine-fight-global-shadow-war/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/russia-and-ukraine-fight-global-shadow-war/"
X Link 2025-10-21T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'If a ship were to launch a missile against a small drone it could not fire that again at a high-performance anti-ship missile or aircraft. Deploying these high-end interceptors against low-end threats is a flawed strategy' writes Khyati Singh. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/navies-cant-afford-expensive-solutions-to-cheap-problems/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/navies-cant-afford-expensive-solutions-to-cheap-problems/"
X Link 2025-10-21T07:18Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"NEW TSD SPEAKERS 📢 We're excited to announce 's eSafety Commissioner @tweetinjules @Signalapp's @udbhav_tiwari & @lab45_'s Andi Widjajanto will speak at #TSD2025 Hear from leading experts as they discuss the defining tech challenges of our time. http://bit.ly/46PM2Z9 http://bit.ly/46PM2Z9"
X Link 2025-10-22T00:50Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"ASPI Executive Director @BassiJustin joined @SkyNewsAust to discuss Anthony Albaneses meeting with Donald Trump and why it couldnt have gone any better the key role Ambassador Kevin Rudd plays in Washington and why the APEC and ASEAN summits come at a crucial moment. 📺"
X Link 2025-10-22T03:14Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"ASPI Senior Analyst @GPriyandita joined @abcnews to unpack Amazon's AWS outage the DNS failure behind the incident and why organisations should diversify their cloud providers to reduce the impact of future disruptions. 🎧 Listen"
X Link 2025-10-22T04:42Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Speaking to @7NewsMelbourne @davidwroe discussed the outcomes of Anthony Albanese's meeting with Donald Trump the role Kevin Rudd played in delivering the new - critical minerals deal and what may have been signalling with its latest flare incident. 📹 Watch here 👇 Its been a dramatic [--] hours in international diplomacy for Australia with the U.S president lashing out at a former prime minister in the White House and a dangerous military incident with Beijing over the South China Sea. David Row from the ASPI joins @mikeamor. #7NEWS https://t.co/iDEtdiaQNW Its been a dramatic [--] hours in"
X Link 2025-10-22T05:16Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"🗓 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🗓 Applications are now open for ASPI's [----] Research Internship Program If you're a recent graduate eager to contribute to s future in defence foreign policy and national security we want to hear from you. 📩 Apply now: http://bit.ly/3WXmd4x http://bit.ly/3WXmd4x"
X Link 2025-10-23T04:38Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'While conflict is not inevitable I dont share Trumps rosy outlook on China. Australia must prepare for the possibility of crisis or conflict; not to invite it but to deter it' writes @JAParker29. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/in-chinas-dangerous-interceptions-see-the-breakdown-of-peaceful-world-order/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/in-chinas-dangerous-interceptions-see-the-breakdown-of-peaceful-world-order/"
X Link 2025-10-23T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"For air-and-missile defence Israel offers the economic solutions Sam Goldsmith http://bit.ly/4oaocPh http://bit.ly/4oaocPh"
X Link 2025-10-26T22:06Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Ahead of the ASEAN summit ASPI's @MikeHughesASPI spoke to the @dailytelegraph about the shared strategic challenges facing ASEAN member states and Australia and the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement with the region on AUKUS. Read more 👉 http://bit.ly/3L8tdsX http://bit.ly/3L8tdsX"
X Link 2025-10-26T23:08Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In @RFI_En @raji143 discusses India's ambitions in space and explains why the country's space program has captivated the public: The Mars mission the lunar missions these are successes that have captivated the publics attention. 🗞 Read more 👇 https://www.rfi.fr/fr/asie-pacifique/20251026-asie-spatiale-inde-grand-challenger-de-la-chine-iss-1-3 https://www.rfi.fr/fr/asie-pacifique/20251026-asie-spatiale-inde-grand-challenger-de-la-chine-iss-1-3"
X Link 2025-10-27T01:22Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 We're pleased to announce that Michelle O'Byrne @AdelinaKamal and WGCDR Cat Humphries will join the speaker lineup for @ASPI_WDSN and AIDNs HER Influence event this Wednesday in Canberra. 🎫 More info and tickets 👉 http://bit.ly/47rWxSD http://bit.ly/47rWxSD"
X Link 2025-10-27T03:06Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"'The ADF needs an effective IAMD capability on a moderate budget. US systems like THAAD and PAC-3 are advanced and effective but arguably too expensive for the ADF which would require an estimated [--] to [--] batteries' writes Sam Goldsmith. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/for-air-and-missile-defence-israel-offers-the-economic-solutions/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/for-air-and-missile-defence-israel-offers-the-economic-solutions/"
X Link 2025-10-27T06:17Z 54.8K followers, 15.2K engagements
"'Apologists for ASEANs inaction say it is too much to expect Southeast Asian nations to take on China. But the South China Sea has exposed gaps in cohesion and rendered ASEAN now less than the sum of its parts' writes @BassiJustin and @graham_euan. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/aseans-centrality-will-not-hold/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/aseans-centrality-will-not-hold/"
X Link 2025-10-27T07:18Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'Directing public funds toward another new aircraft that requires a substantial investment in a new maintenance ecosystem is neither strategic nor responsible' write Alfin Febrian Basundoro and @Trystanto2. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/adding-a-fighter-type-is-not-the-answer-to-indonesias-defence-needs/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/adding-a-fighter-type-is-not-the-answer-to-indonesias-defence-needs/"
X Link 2025-10-28T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"'If Washingtons credibility erodes in Taipei it reverberates through Tokyo Canberra and other Indo-Pacific capitals that calibrate their deterrence postures and sense of security around US commitments' writes Nathan Attrill. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/trumps-us-can-still-defend-taiwan-but-will-it/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/trumps-us-can-still-defend-taiwan-but-will-it/"
X Link 2025-10-28T07:18Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"'Over time initiatives like this one could help the country articulate its own strategic doctrine for cyberspace that balances sovereignty with openness and national interests with international cooperation' writes @GPriyandita. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/indonesias-first-virtual-cyber-diplomacy-course/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/indonesias-first-virtual-cyber-diplomacy-course/"
X Link 2025-10-28T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"NEW PUBLICATION 📢 ASPI is proud to release 'The Women Peace and Security agenda at 25: Views from The Strategist' a special compendium marking [--] years since UN Security Council Resolution [----] exploring its achievements and ongoing challenges. 📚: http://bit.ly/3Wph6Kr http://bit.ly/3Wph6Kr"
X Link 2025-10-28T22:13Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On the potential expansion of the Pacific Response Groups remit @MikeHughesASPI tells @abcnews the move reflects a growing emphasis on common values and trusted partnerships as a necessary basis to respond to regional challenges." 🗞 Read more https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-28/australia-part-of-pacific-taskforce-with-expanded-remit/105942604 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-28/australia-part-of-pacific-taskforce-with-expanded-remit/105942604"
X Link 2025-10-29T01:06Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"ASPI was proud to host Chairman @markomihkelson of Estonias Foreign Affairs Committee @hennpolluaas and Juku-Kalle Raid this week for a timely discussion on Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security. Thank you to all participants for a frank and insightful conversation"
X Link 2025-10-29T04:16Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Dutch dispute with China over Nexperia shows need for economic security rethink Fitriani and @BartHoogeveen http://bit.ly/48TfQqr http://bit.ly/48TfQqr"
X Link 2025-10-30T04:51Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Why South Korea wanted an SSN deal with the USand what it may mean for Australia @graham_euan http://bit.ly/47it8vq http://bit.ly/47it8vq"
X Link 2025-10-31T00:52Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'While AUKUS is not fundamentally threatened Trumps willingness to share the crown jewels of nuclear propulsion with an ally outside the Five Eyes does makes it less exclusive' writes @graham_euan. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/why-south-korea-wanted-an-ssn-deal-with-the-us-and-what-it-may-mean-for-australia/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/why-south-korea-wanted-an-ssn-deal-with-the-us-and-what-it-may-mean-for-australia/"
X Link 2025-10-31T07:18Z 54.8K followers, 19.6K engagements
"Australias strategic convergence with the Philippines @graham_euan http://bit.ly/437cBrM http://bit.ly/437cBrM"
X Link 2025-11-02T23:06Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Speaking with @NewsTalk4BC @mhar4 discusses his new ASPI report Australian public and institutional responses to Taiwan Strait crises exploring 's preparedness for a potential Taiwan Strait crisis and its limited understanding of s strategic importance. 🎧 Listen"
X Link 2025-11-03T05:41Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Xis latest moves show corruption is still a big military problem Ying Yu Lin http://bit.ly/49jDTiz http://bit.ly/49jDTiz"
X Link 2025-11-04T04:36Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"'Removing a policy that excluded half of New Zealands population from combat offered the NZDF a key for transformation but evidence shows that the door has not yet been unlocked' writes Amy Brosnan. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/traditional-gender-ideals-undermine-military-inclusion-efforts/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/traditional-gender-ideals-undermine-military-inclusion-efforts/"
X Link 2025-11-04T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"On Stop the World @DanHendrycks warns of the risks of rogue AIs escaping human control: "if there is an AI that we lose control of and if it is rational then we should expect it to have a strong incentive to increase its relative power." 📺 Watch 👉 http://bit.ly/3LexEm9 http://bit.ly/3LexEm9"
X Link 2025-11-05T01:22Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"'Takaichis embrace of the agenda of President Donald Trump gives Washington a more reliable partner in Tokyo' writes @simranwalia10. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/under-takaichi-tokyo-could-become-washingtons-most-reliable-ally/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/under-takaichi-tokyo-could-become-washingtons-most-reliable-ally/"
X Link 2025-11-05T09:20Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"This @australian article mentions ASPI's [----] Cost of Defence report which found that prioritising AUKUS and other future capabilities along with a business as usual defence budget risked leaving the ADF ill-prepared for current threats. 🗞 Read 👉 http://bit.ly/4ovCCti http://bit.ly/4ovCCti"
X Link 2025-11-05T23:42Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"How Australia could build a northern wall of drones @Dr_M_Davis http://bit.ly/495VvOL http://bit.ly/495VvOL"
X Link 2025-11-06T22:09Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"IndiaAustralia engagement on critical minerals is evolving and expanding Alice Wai http://bit.ly/3WIZnh5 http://bit.ly/3WIZnh5"
X Link 2025-11-06T23:54Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Earlier this week @StatecraftINT spoke to @abcnews about the foreign governments that use assassination as a policy tool against their adversaries and why diaspora communities are often at the forefront of foreign interference in . 🎧 Listen here 👇 https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/aca-on-demand/naus_foreignopsbfod_0511/105973808 https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/aca-on-demand/naus_foreignopsbfod_0511/105973808"
X Link 2025-11-07T02:18Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Through cooperation Australia and South Korea can lead in the age of autonomy Jihoon Yu http://bit.ly/3JpkkL7 http://bit.ly/3JpkkL7"
X Link 2025-11-07T05:16Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'Australia should consider implementing a wall of drones to its north to enhance its strategy of denial consistent with its unique strategic and operational circumstances' writes @Dr_M_Davis. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/how-australia-could-build-a-northern-wall-of-drones/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/how-australia-could-build-a-northern-wall-of-drones/"
X Link 2025-11-07T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'Shielding the public from confronting truths is not the same as keeping them safe. The threats we face now are too real and too persistent to be treated as distant or abstract' write @CoreraJames @BassiJustin and @StatecraftINT. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/asios-step-up-in-warning-frequency-means-we-are-less-secure/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/asios-step-up-in-warning-frequency-means-we-are-less-secure/"
X Link 2025-11-07T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'South Koreas industrial scale can lower production costs and accelerate delivery while Australias operational experience provides testing and validation' writes Jihoon Yu. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/through-cooperation-australia-and-south-korea-can-lead-in-the-age-of-autonomy/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/through-cooperation-australia-and-south-korea-can-lead-in-the-age-of-autonomy/"
X Link 2025-11-07T09:20Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In this @AIIANational article @mhar4 unpacks the findings of ASPI's report on Australian responses to Taiwan Strait crises and why understanding a potential Taiwan Strait crisis is key to 's security and resilience. 📚 Read 👉 https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/australias-understanding-and-preparedness-for-a-taiwan-strait-contingency/ http://bit.ly/443Cskx https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/australias-understanding-and-preparedness-for-a-taiwan-strait-contingency/ http://bit.ly/443Cskx"
X Link 2025-11-11T01:12Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'For Defence a national aerospace testing range would accelerate Australian capabilities in long-range strike hypersonics and autonomous systems. For industry it would provide a pathway from prototype to production' writes @johncoyne14. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/why-australia-needs-an-aerospace-testing-range-in-the-northern-territory/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/why-australia-needs-an-aerospace-testing-range-in-the-northern-territory/"
X Link 2025-11-11T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Australias role in Southeast Asias critical-minerals development Alice Wai http://bit.ly/47A4nuK http://bit.ly/47A4nuK"
X Link 2025-11-12T04:40Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Indonesia unlikely to follow the Philippines transparency against China @aristioo http://bit.ly/4nW8iXv http://bit.ly/4nW8iXv"
X Link 2025-11-13T02:36Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Today @davidwroe spoke with @Kieran_Gilbert on @SkyNewsAust about 's new treaty with Indonesia which "shows that countries of different strategic stripes can actually stand together against a common concern like Chinese militarisation in the South China Sea""
X Link 2025-11-13T05:46Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"'While a "transparency initiative" could put pressure on China to comply with international law and avoid reckless behaviour in the South China Sea Indonesia is less likely to implement such a policy under Prabowo' writes @aristioo. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/indonesia-unlikely-to-follow-the-philippines-transparency-against-china/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/indonesia-unlikely-to-follow-the-philippines-transparency-against-china/"
X Link 2025-11-13T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Thanks to all who attended this week's @ASPI_WDSN Gala Dinner We were pleased to host an expert panel featuring @AusFedPolice Commissioner Krissy Barrett LTGEN Susan Coyle @CJC_ADF Caroline Xavier Chief of @cse_cst ASPI Council Chair Gai Brodtmann & @abcnews' @janeenorman"
X Link 2025-11-14T01:05Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'Geography and a history of proxy politics have made Afghanistan an arena for others contests undermining its stability' writes @m_stanekzai. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/rivalries-and-missed-opportunities-stole-afghanistans-peace/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/rivalries-and-missed-opportunities-stole-afghanistans-peace/"
X Link 2025-11-14T06:17Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"'Reducing demand at home is the single most effective way to disrupt the regions criminal economy. Every gram of meth purchased in Sydney or Auckland fuels the networks destabilising our neighbours' writes @johncoyne14. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australian-and-new-zealand-thirst-for-drugs-is-fuelling-crime-in-the-pacific/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australian-and-new-zealand-thirst-for-drugs-is-fuelling-crime-in-the-pacific/"
X Link 2025-11-14T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"'Applying a law-enforcement or excessively legalistic mindset to a strategic problem such as China may be a losing game from a deterrence perspective' writes @graham_euan. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/reflections-from-the-manila-dialogue/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/reflections-from-the-manila-dialogue/"
X Link 2025-11-14T10:21Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"This @theage article features @GPriyanditas recent Strategist analysis unpacking the new AustraliaIndonesia security treaty and highlighting why it marks a meaningful shift in regional diplomacy. 📖 Read it here ➡ https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-puts-deals-with-vanuatu-and-fiji-next-on-the-agenda-20251114-p5nflu.html http://bit.ly/3WZUFvy https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-puts-deals-with-vanuatu-and-fiji-next-on-the-agenda-20251114-p5nflu.html http://bit.ly/3WZUFvy"
X Link 2025-11-17T00:22Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On state-sponsored hackers using Anthropics AI technology to conduct an automated cyberattack @CoreraJames tells @nytimes: While the balance is clearly shifting toward greater automation human orchestration still anchors key elements. Read more https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/business/chinese-hackers-artificial-intelligence.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/business/chinese-hackers-artificial-intelligence.html"
X Link 2025-11-17T01:12Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In the @australian @johncoyne14 explains how and 's unrelenting demand for illicit drugs is exporting instability into the Pacific: The Pacific is not a source of the problem but a pathway through which risk and opportunity meet. 📰 Read 👉 http://bit.ly/4icEQeU http://bit.ly/4icEQeU"
X Link 2025-11-17T02:06Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"South KoreaAustralia cooperation can fill defence technology gaps Yeonsoo Kim http://bit.ly/48eg9v3 http://bit.ly/48eg9v3"
X Link 2025-11-17T04:36Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Taiwans lessons from Chinas lawfare and hybrid operations Ray Ming-Tse Lu http://bit.ly/4oNiqmV http://bit.ly/4oNiqmV"
X Link 2025-11-18T00:22Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Speaking to @FinancialReview @Dr_M_Davis discusses the latest developments in 's war on and the importance of boosting support to Kyiv: Ensuring that Russia doesnt win in Ukraine is absolutely vital so I think it's important for us to do more. 👇 https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/ukraine-pleads-for-cash-as-australia-ranks-among-stingiest-donors-20251114-p5nfjj https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/ukraine-pleads-for-cash-as-australia-ranks-among-stingiest-donors-20251114-p5nfjj"
X Link 2025-11-18T01:12Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"🚨 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 We're delighted to announce that Michaela Browning Jisoo Kim and Helen Zhang will speak at #TheSydneyDialogue on 4-5 December They'll unpack how critical and emerging tech is reshaping geopolitics and security. 🎫 Tickets 👉 http://bit.ly/4oSmx18 http://bit.ly/4oSmx18"
X Link 2025-11-18T03:16Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The SONIC Bill: bringing in a new era for intelligence oversight @SenRaffCiccone http://bit.ly/3XEe31i http://bit.ly/3XEe31i"
X Link 2025-11-18T03:42Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'Moving towards action she called for last year Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reviewing the three principles that have kept Japan at arms length from nuclear weapons since 1967' writes @raji143. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/japan-edges-towards-hosting-nuclear-weapons/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/japan-edges-towards-hosting-nuclear-weapons/"
X Link 2025-11-18T09:20Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Debating defence spending is prudence not warmongering @JAParker29 http://bit.ly/49n24fS http://bit.ly/49n24fS"
X Link 2025-11-18T23:52Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'Australias reliance on siloed departmental frameworks has become its own threat to national security. Nowhere is this more evident than in the collision between climate mitigation energy transition and food security policies' writes Andrew Henderson. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/fragmented-climate-policy-undermines-australias-food-security/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/fragmented-climate-policy-undermines-australias-food-security/"
X Link 2025-11-19T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"🚨 NEW RESEARCH 🚨 ASPIs new Pressure Points instalment examines how Beijing frames its claim to Taiwan the coercive tools it uses to enforce it how Taipei is responding and how other governments are managing rising confrontation risks. 🔎 Explore 👉 http://bit.ly/4o4lLgc http://bit.ly/4o4lLgc"
X Link 2025-11-19T22:09Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Pressure points: managing risk and escalation in the Taiwan Strait ASPI Defence Strategy Staff http://bit.ly/4a07Ynh http://bit.ly/4a07Ynh"
X Link 2025-11-19T22:52Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"🔔 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🔔 We're delighted to announce that Stephanie Foster Secretary of 's Department of Home Affairs will speak at #TSD2025 next month She will discuss leading a national security department amid rising global uncertainty. 🎟➡ http://bit.ly/4oGwHSe http://bit.ly/4oGwHSe"
X Link 2025-11-20T03:21Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'We feel immense pride in what we have built together but also in what lies ahead. The past [--] years have given us friendship. The next [--] must deliver a partnership that is bold innovative and transformative' write @altaffaq and @AusAmbUAE. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/fifty-years-on-the-uae-australia-relationship-is-still-growing/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/fifty-years-on-the-uae-australia-relationship-is-still-growing/"
X Link 2025-11-20T08:19Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"'In his newly published memoir On my watch Stoltenberg provides a candid account of his struggles to address global security challenges and keep NATO relevant' writes Robert Wihtol. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-nato-on-stoltenbergs-watch/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-nato-on-stoltenbergs-watch/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-nato-on-stoltenbergs-watch/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-nato-on-stoltenbergs-watch/"
X Link 2025-11-20T09:20Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"AustraliaSouth Korea critical-minerals cooperation gets results beyond frameworks Alice Wai http://bit.ly/49wYmjQ http://bit.ly/49wYmjQ"
X Link 2025-11-20T22:07Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In this @smh article @Dr_M_Davis highlights the need for Australia to do more to prevent lucrative crude revenue from reaching Russian government coffers and indirectly helping fund the military drones used in Russias war on Ukraine. Read more https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/australians-have-paid-2-billion-to-help-fund-putin-s-bloody-war-here-s-what-that-can-buy-20251120-p5nh4a.html https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/australians-have-paid-2-billion-to-help-fund-putin-s-bloody-war-here-s-what-that-can-buy-20251120-p5nh4a.html"
X Link 2025-11-20T23:06Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"As USMC leans on Australian territory ADF can gain but we must guard autonomy @johncoyne14 http://bit.ly/4a1qqvR http://bit.ly/4a1qqvR"
X Link 2025-11-21T05:15Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"'As global competition for critical minerals accelerates the AustraliaSouth Korea partnership stands out for its ability to convert shared strategic intent into industrial cooperation' writes Alice Wai. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australia-south-korea-critical-minerals-cooperation-gets-results-beyond-frameworks/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australia-south-korea-critical-minerals-cooperation-gets-results-beyond-frameworks/"
X Link 2025-11-21T06:17Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"'The Anthropic report reinforces a consistent lesson: we underestimate the pace and scale of threat evolution at our own risk' writes Ami Bagia. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/ai-enabled-intrusions-what-anthropics-disclosure-really-means/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/ai-enabled-intrusions-what-anthropics-disclosure-really-means/"
X Link 2025-11-21T07:18Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"'As US posture becomes more distributed and resilient Canberra must define the boundaries of shared and sovereign assets: who commands who sustains and who decides' writes @johncoyne14. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/as-usmc-leans-on-australian-territory-adf-can-gain-but-we-must-guard-autonomy/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/as-usmc-leans-on-australian-territory-adf-can-gain-but-we-must-guard-autonomy/"
X Link 2025-11-21T08:19Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"The latest Sydney Dialogue newsletter is now available With less than two weeks until #TSD2025 catch up on recent speaker announcements program updates new podcast episodes and more. Interested in attending Secure your spotbefore sales close ➡ http://bit.ly/4puHZJn http://bit.ly/4puHZJn"
X Link 2025-11-24T04:38Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"'Assuming zero growth of Chinas manufacturing sector for the next [--] years closing the manufacturing gap would require US manufacturing to grow at a torrid rate of [--] percent per year. Thats just implausible' writes Samir Tata. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/us-cant-overcome-manufacturing-gap-with-china/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/us-cant-overcome-manufacturing-gap-with-china/"
X Link 2025-11-24T07:18Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"After MPs were told to switch off phones during a delegation visit to Parliament House @vanderjas told @australian: Phones are now part of the battlespace & states with the capability & intent will exploit them whenever the opportunity presents. 🗞: http://bit.ly/480IPYz http://bit.ly/480IPYz"
X Link 2025-11-24T23:06Z 54.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Online safety of women and girls is a test of regional leadership Julie Inman Grant and @PioSmith_UN http://bit.ly/4pwLsXQ http://bit.ly/4pwLsXQ"
X Link 2025-11-25T22:06Z 54.8K followers, [---] engagements
"New research from ASPIs Critical Tech Tracker shows a major divide is emerging between s tech research ecosystem & that of the + its allies. 🔎 Explore the research: 📰 More in @Bloomberg: ✍ Sign up: http://bit.ly/4oWvTJ7 http://bit.ly/3XfspoX http://bit.ly/4p1ErOX http://bit.ly/4oWvTJ7 http://bit.ly/3XfspoX http://bit.ly/4p1ErOX"
X Link 2025-11-26T05:41Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"'Digital safety is a measure of how well we protect rights and trust in the digital age. Every woman deserves to be safe in her home in her community and on her screen' write Julie Inman Grant and @PioSmith_UN. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/online-safety-of-women-and-girls-is-a-test-of-regional-leadership/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/online-safety-of-women-and-girls-is-a-test-of-regional-leadership/"
X Link 2025-11-26T06:24Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"How business excellence can improve the public service @johncoyne14 http://bit.ly/483GLPr http://bit.ly/483GLPr"
X Link 2025-11-26T23:06Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Responding to 's call to collaborate with on 6G technology @vanderjas tells @SkyNewsAust that such a network would be like plumbing creating a structural dependence that could give Beijing long-term leverage over critical systems. 🗞Read more https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/australia-warned-as-beijing-pushes-to-build-our-6g-network-posing-major-national-security-risk-from-authoritarian-china/news-story/05c91ac9af434ab5fd1e98cba7a35bcf"
X Link 2025-11-27T00:54Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements
"'Beijings growing reliance on overt diplomatic and state-media channels means disinformation is increasingly delivered with official authority and tailored to local political sensitivities' write ASPI staff and Japan Nexus Intelligence. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/normalising-disinformation-china-shifts-to-overt-operations-against-japan/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/normalising-disinformation-china-shifts-to-overt-operations-against-japan/"
X Link 2025-11-28T07:18Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"'Chinas continued dominance in midstream processing expansion of export controls and leverage over technology transfer have made diversification a strategic priority for both Brussels and Canberra' writes Alice Wai. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australia-and-eu-strengthen-critical-minerals-engagement-but-challenges-lie-ahead/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australia-and-eu-strengthen-critical-minerals-engagement-but-challenges-lie-ahead/"
X Link 2025-11-28T08:19Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Facing Chinese military coercion Australian defence spending is insufficient @JAParker29 http://bit.ly/4akSUAS http://bit.ly/4akSUAS"
X Link 2025-12-01T00:46Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements
"This @CapitalBrief article explores the latest Critical Tech Tracker update highlighting s dominance in high-impact technology research and how ranks in the global innovation landscape. 📊 Explore the data 🗞 Read more https://www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/china-dominates-in-technology-research-as-aspi-urges-governments-to-partner-to-reduce-risk-5da69731-80c5-437d-82a1-af1174fa48cb/ http://bit.ly/4pbjxx1 https://www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/china-dominates-in-technology-research-as-aspi-urges-governments-to-partner-to-reduce-risk-5da69731-80c5-437d-82a1-af1174fa48cb/ http://bit.ly/4pbjxx1"
X Link 2025-12-01T01:26Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements
"NEW TSD SPEAKERS 📢 We're pleased to welcome @MJBiercuk Dr Aruna Sathanapally @David_Speers and 'Esau Lepa 'i Matangi Tupou to the Sydney Dialogue lineup With only a few days to go until #TSD2025 secure your ticket before sales close 👉 http://bit.ly/4pdQxEO http://bit.ly/4pdQxEO"
X Link 2025-12-01T05:40Z 55.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Needed: massive computing power in the Northern Territory @johncoyne14 http://bit.ly/3MvCLi8 http://bit.ly/3MvCLi8"
X Link 2025-12-01T06:14Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"'Australia must recognise how quickly the world is changing and act accordingly. Modest increases to defence spending will not bridge the gap between our strategic ambitions and the capabilities we can field' writes @JAParker29. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/facing-chinese-military-coercion-australian-defence-spending-insufficient/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/facing-chinese-military-coercion-australian-defence-spending-insufficient/"
X Link 2025-12-01T07:42Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements
"This @washingtonpost exclusive unpacks key findings from our new report The partys AI revealing how "Beijing is using artificial intelligence to deepen its control over the Chinese population." 📖 Report: 🗞Article https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/01/china-ai-censorship-surveillance/ http://bit.ly/4pFROnR https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/01/china-ai-censorship-surveillance/ http://bit.ly/4pFROnR"
X Link 2025-12-01T22:52Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
""The reason this is happening is because the existing organisational structure is showing deficiencies in terms of delivering key defence projects on time and on budget" @Dr_M_Davis tells @BreakingDefense on the creation of the Defence Delivery Agency. https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/biggest-reform-in-50-years-coming-for-australian-defense-acquisition-minister-says/ https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/biggest-reform-in-50-years-coming-for-australian-defense-acquisition-minister-says/"
X Link 2025-12-02T00:24Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"The State of the Strait Weekly Digest is out now - check your inboxes Subscribe here: Read this week's digest online: https://stateofthestrait.substack.com/p/beijing-hardens-its-message-as-trump https://stateofthestrait.substack.com/subscribe https://stateofthestrait.substack.com/p/beijing-hardens-its-message-as-trump https://stateofthestrait.substack.com/subscribe"
X Link 2025-12-02T04:41Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Opportunities and risks in Australias defence acquisition shake-up @Dr_M_Davis http://bit.ly/4pb6QSy http://bit.ly/4pb6QSy"
X Link 2025-12-02T05:36Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements
"AI in theatre: gaining decision advantage at machine tempo @vanderjas http://bit.ly/49OClgF http://bit.ly/49OClgF"
X Link 2025-12-03T04:36Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"'While First Nations communities in the north are brimming with talent and aspiration representation remains low in future-focused sectors such as aerospace. Long-term fit-for-purpose investment is needed alongside motivation' writes Anna Alexander. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/policy-needs-to-keep-pace-with-northern-ambition/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/policy-needs-to-keep-pace-with-northern-ambition/"
X Link 2025-12-03T06:52Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant spoke at #TSD2025 about 's implementation of a world-leading teen social media ban: What I felt they were asking us to do was the equivalent of fencing the ocean where instead we teach children to swim between the flags"
X Link 2025-12-04T01:44Z 54.9K followers, 15K engagements
"At #TSD2025 @Googles @WilsonLWhite highlights the Wests optimism gap embracing the Asia-Pacific's approach to the opportunities of new technologies.💡📱 Technologies are being thought of in ways that actually add to productivity add to solving big challenges"
X Link 2025-12-04T03:56Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"During #TSD2025's 'Hacking at the frontier of the private sector' panel Andrew Clark head of s Government Communications Security Bureau outlined how high-profile cyber breaches have helped spur conversations about cyber threats and prompted international collaboration.📹👇"
X Link 2025-12-04T07:08Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Steven Matainaho PNGs ICT Secretary tells industry reps at #TSD2025 that they need to engage the Pacific with empathy front-of-mind. He encourages industry to ask whether it sees PNG as a 'cup thats empty or a cup thats empty but can be filled up"
X Link 2025-12-04T08:15Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Closing out day one of #TSD2025 @TaiwanDsets You-Hao Lai delves into s AI ecosystem and explains how Beijing's legal framework is designed asymmetrically drawing in data but restricting outflows. 🎧Hear his thoughts"
X Link 2025-12-04T09:20Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Airis Rikveilis National Security Advisor to Latvias PM tells #TSD2025 that technological advancement seen during the RussiaUkraine conflict will eventually flow into civil society with the potential for positive effects in areas such as security. @LVinAustralia"
X Link 2025-12-05T01:40Z 54.9K followers, [----] engagements
"At #TheSydneyDialogue @mehrangul_ highlights the importance of looking beyond the - AI race to understand what is happening and possible elsewhere. He says should look to and Southeast Asia to see what its future may look like. 👀"
X Link 2025-12-05T02:20Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Were talking quantum at #TSD2025 and @silicon_quantums Professor Michelle Simmons begins by explaining the background to quantum development. Weve got the algorithms out there the applications and now the hardwares catching up. 🎧Listen to her here👇"
X Link 2025-12-05T05:38Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"In conversation with @Nrg8000 at #TSD2025 @TanujaPandey_ discussed the connection between Nepals Gen Z protests and similar youth movements around the world. She said that while they were divided by borders they were connected by the cause. 🌏✊ Hear her thoughts"
X Link 2025-12-05T06:55Z 55K followers, [----] engagements
"'Boosting critical-minerals cooperation with the US will reinforce the strategic and security partnership. Supplying critical minerals to the US can anchor our role in the Indo-Pacifics emerging energy and technology order' writes @johncoyne14. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australia-must-make-the-most-of-the-uss-critical-minerals-pivot/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australia-must-make-the-most-of-the-uss-critical-minerals-pivot/"
X Link 2025-12-08T10:21Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Small smart many: what maritime autonomy can teach us about self-reliance @vanderjas http://bit.ly/4rGETUj http://bit.ly/4rGETUj"
X Link 2025-12-08T23:36Z 55.1K followers, [---] engagements
"'In avoiding clarification of its nuclear expansion in the white paper China has missed a great opportunity to set out its nuclear plans and intentions a move that would have reassured the region and the world' write @raji143 and Rajesh Rajagopalan. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/want-an-explanation-for-chinas-nuclear-expansion-its-not-in-the-new-white-paper/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/want-an-explanation-for-chinas-nuclear-expansion-its-not-in-the-new-white-paper/"
X Link 2025-12-09T09:20Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"In the @canberratimes @MikeHughesASPI highlights signs of financial strain across Defence noting that: "the defence budget is drying up. Travel is being slashed all the old signatures of money being drawn back into the centre are there." 🗞 Read more https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9113487/defence-review-defence-spending-cuts-could-weaken-australias-military-experts/ https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9113487/defence-review-defence-spending-cuts-could-weaken-australias-military-experts/"
X Link 2025-12-10T00:22Z 55.1K followers, [----] engagements
"'If Australia is to be ready for the decade ahead the next NDS must finally tell the nation what matters what threatens it and how we intend to safeguard Australias vital interests in this worsening security environment' writes Courtney Stewart. https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-national-defence-strategy-needs-to-give-australians-clarity/ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-national-defence-strategy-needs-to-give-australians-clarity/"
X Link 2025-12-10T07:18Z 54.9K followers, [---] engagements
"🚨NEW REPORT🚨 In 'JapanAustralia defence cooperation in the Pacific: The case for a partial division of labour' @AlexBristowASPI argues and should plan a wartime division of labour in the Pacific to secure vital sea lines of communication. 📘: https://bit.ly/4pBH7Dc https://bit.ly/4pBH7Dc"
X Link 2025-12-11T21:35Z 55.1K followers, [----] engagements
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