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Whatever the CCP says, regimes don’t have the rights of nations

2 weeks ago | aspistrategist.org.au | John Fitzgerald

All nation states have a right to defend themselves. But do regimes enjoy an equal right to self-defence? Is the security of a particular party-in-power a fundamental right of nations? The Chinese government is asking us to answer in the affirmative. Australians need to say no. As a governing regime, the Chinese Communist Party claims many of the prerogatives of a nation state. This includes a monopoly over the legitimate use of physical force—Max Weber’s classic definition of a state.
The world can still keep Trump in check

3 weeks ago | aspistrategist.org.au | Anne-Marie Slaughter

US President Donald Trump has shown a callous disregard for the checks and balances that have long protected American democracy. As the self-described ‘king’ makes a momentous power grab, much of the world watches anxiously, aware that his administration’s growing illegality and corruption is eroding not only the US Constitution but what remains of the post-1945 international order. A return to great-power spheres of interest looks increasingly likely.
Trump’s tariffs challenge India’s economic balance | The Strategist

1 month ago | aspistrategist.org.au | Shashi Tharoor

US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have dominated headlines in India in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Trump announced that his reciprocal tariffs—matching other countries’ tariffs on American goods—will go into effect on 2 April, ...
First-person view drones: transitioning from sport to battle

1 month ago | aspistrategist.org.au | Michael Spencer |Keirin Joyce

It’s one thing for military personnel to hone skills with first-person view (FPV) drones in racing competitions. It’s quite another for them to transition to the complexities of the battlefield. Drone racing has become a valued way for members of armed services, and not just Australia’s, to advance from a beginners’ level in using the little aircraft, which are revolutionising warfare. But the battlefield is far more complex than the racing environment.
Strategic and industrial factors favour Japan for Australia’s frigate project

1 month ago | aspistrategist.org.au | Nishank Motwani

It’s not just technical naval capability. Australia has persuasive geostrategic and industrial reasons for choosing Japan over Germany as its partner in building up to 11 general-purpose frigates in a priority defence program. The upgraded Mogami class offered by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) does have strong technical advantages for the Royal Australian Navy over the competing Meko A-200 from Germany’s ThyssenKrupp.
Tackling climate change in the age of Trump

2 months ago | aspistrategist.org.au | Richard N. Haass |Carolyn Kissane

There is no denying the reality of global warming. Each year is hotter than the preceding one. Last month alone was the hottest January on record. Recurring natural disasters—floods, fires, droughts and hurricanes—are becoming more extreme and frequent. The world has blown through the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees C above the pre-industrial level. At this rate, climate change could define the second half of this century.
China is exporting its model of political authoritarianism to Africa

2 months ago | aspistrategist.org.au | Samir Bhattacharya

To expand its influence in Africa, China has stepped up its elite capture programs from hosting delegations and training to exporting its authoritarian model of governance. Graduates are now emerging from a school for politicians and officials in Tanzania, the first of its kind that China has set up in Africa. More may follow. By providing training, China ingratiates itself, creating interpersonal links with future leaders.
We can predict Trump’s military policy. Here’s how Europe must react

2 months ago | aspistrategist.org.au | Jakub Janda

We now know the main strategist in US President Donald Trump’s administration will be Elbridge Colby, nominated as undersecretary of defense for policy. Colby is one of the most outspoken and transparent policy leaders in the Trump team, so European capitals can easily assess his worldview and likely moves. They must appreciate his perspective, which prioritises China as the United States’ main threat, and so they must do more in terms of defence.
Middle powers and the art of the deal

2 months ago | aspistrategist.org.au | Anne-Marie Slaughter

The week of Donald Trump’s return to the White House may seem like an odd time to emphasise the growing strength and agency of non-Western middle powers such as India, Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Mexico.
Australia enters the America First era: an analysis of the executive orders

Jan 22, 2025 | aspistrategist.org.au | Elizabeth Buchanan

The litany of executive orders that have dropped on the White House website tell us plenty about what Australia can expect from a second Trump term’s foreign policies. And there are plenty of implications of the America First agenda for Canberra. Let’s begin with Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential.