Nell Bennett

Oct 2, 2024 | openforum.com.au | Nell Bennett

Australia should establish a coast guard to counter China’s use of grey zone tactics in expanding its territorial claims in the South China Sea. China is using its coast guard, along with civilian vessels and fishing boats, to impose its presence, so Australia and its regional partners should respond in kind.

Aug 30, 2024 | aspistrategist.org.au | Nell Bennett

Australia should establish a coast guard to counter China’s use of grey zone tactics in expanding its territorial claims in the South China Sea. China is using its coast guard, along with civilian vessels and fishing boats, to impose its presence, so Australia and its regional partners should respond in kind.

Jul 5, 2023 | defence.gov.au | David Bolton |Matthew Sussex |Rajan Menon |Nell Bennett

This issue scrutinises the changing strategic posture in Australia and the war that continues in Ukraine. In the first article, Bennett, Lockyer and Smith posit ‘time’ and ‘space’ are 2 key elements of defence strategy, and how analysing strategic risk in these arenas can provide a new framework for defence planning. Then, David Bolton examines whether India can leverage its economic growth to shape its strategic environment through military means.