A conversation about technology, ideas, people and their convergence in contemporary war and competition. Also covering issues related to the war in Ukraine, Chinese aggression against Taiwan and Indo-Pacific defence.
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Rescuing a Losing War
What could still save Putin's war, the nuclear issue, and the shape of Russian defeat. Part Two of my assessment of Russia's current trajectory in its war against Ukraine.
The political struggle within each country affects everything that...
Losing in Every Dimension
An Assessment of Russia's Strategic Position in 2026, (Part 1)
Russia hit a dead-end on the battlefield, so it terrorizes Ukraine with deliberate strikes on city centres. These are abhorrent acts of terror meant to kill as many civilians a...
The Writing is on the (Kremlin) Wall for Putin and Choking the Crimea Land Bridge. The Big Five, 7 June edition.
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Unfortunately, the Russian side once again chooses war – everyone heard the response today. Weak response. He simply does not want to end the war. I think many around the world were disappointed by that response. He does n...
The Systemic Learning Disorder in Western Military Institutions
Today, my new report on the systemic learning disorder in western military organisations - their inability to learn and adapt quickly from other people’s wars - is published by the Lowy Institute. Key findings in the report include the foll...
Highway to Hell: Ukraine's Logistics Lockdown, Taiwan’s Littoral Command and China’s Evolving Nuclear Capability. The Big Five, 31 May edition.
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We are rightfully bringing the war back to where it came from. Russia could have ended its aggression long ago but instead chose to prolong and continue it. President Zelenskyy, 30 May 2026
It has been another fasci...
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Retired Australian Army Major General - author, strategist, keynote speaker & sci-fi tragic. Focussed on warfare, military strategy and how military institutions can prepare for the future. CSIS & Lowy Institute fellow. Banned in Russia!
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