Fuel is not the only critical thing Australia imports by sea. We need to make maritime resilience a priority.
- Adjunct Professor, Defence and Security Institute, The University of Western Australia
- Adjunct Fellow, Naval Studies, UNSW
L’instauration par l’Iran d’un péage permanent sur le détroit d’Ormuz ne serait ni légale ni réalisable.
New strikes from the US and Iran continue to put the future of the crucial shipping channel in doubt, but a permanent toll is neither legal nor workable.
Following news of Australia acquiring used Virginia-class submarines from the US, AUKUS has been in the headlines again, but how much of what you’ve heard is true?
Using force against a ship during a blockade is only lawful under certain conditions. A naval expert explains.
The ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran has done little so far to getting shipping through the vital waterway. It’s going to take more than just words to fix.
There are 4 reasons why the US may be reluctant to risk such a massive operation.
Le torpillage de l’IRIS Dena par un sous-marin américain pose notamment une question juridique : comment le droit international encadre-t-il les combats et les secours en mer ?
Regras de combate naval foram desenvolvidas ao longo dos séculos, à medida que os Estados buscavam regular a condução de conflitos no mar e, ao mesmo tempo, permitir que as marinhas operassem de forma eficaz
These rules have developed over centuries as states sought to regulate the conduct of conflict at sea while still allowing navies to operate effectively.
The Australia-Japan relationship has evolved rapidly in the past decade – and this could be threatened if something doesn’t go right with the deal.
In the event of a major crisis or conflict in the region, Australia would not presently be able to defend itself for a prolonged period.
A “blueprint” for defence cooperation or an “affront” to Australian sovereignty? Expert opinion is mixed on the benefits and risks of AUKUS.
History teaches that once coercion goes unchecked, it tends to escalate. Any disruption to our seaborne supply lines is a major risk.
Nuclear submarines will allow Australia to project maritime power far from our shores. This is critical for an island nation heavily dependent on trade by sea.
Top US officials discussed plans to strike Houthi rebels on an unclassified platform with a journalist. Here are 3 questions answered by a former ADF operations specialist.
Australia currently spends 2% of GDP on defence. Donald Trump wants it to be 3%. What is the magic number? We asked five experts
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