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June 17, 2025

In view of Trump’s review of AUKUS, should Australia cancel the subs deal? We asked 5 experts

David Andrews, Australian National University; Albert Palazzo, UNSW ; Ian Langford, UNSW ; Jennifer Parker, Australian National University, and Maria Rost Rublee, The University of Melbourne

A “blueprint” for defence cooperation or an “affront” to Australian sovereignty? Expert opinion is mixed on the benefits and risks of AUKUS.

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April 7, 2025

Without women, Australia’s defence force will struggle to recruit enough people

Sarah Percy, The University of Queensland; Danielle Chubb, Deakin University; Elise Stephenson, Australian National University; Maria Rost Rublee, The University of Melbourne, and Rebecca Strating, La Trobe University

We need women in the military, including in combat roles. Without them, recruitment targets will fail. It’s not diversity, equality and inclusion: it’s reality.

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