defence

Australia has set out to define its military strategy — with China and the U.S. very much in mind. Rory Medcalf from the Lowy Institute gives us his take.

Often times differences in national interest and capabilities result in countries trying to counter one another through dissimilar means.

Copying advanced foreign military systems has a long, distinguished history. What does the future hold?

Even in a time of budget cuts, America can successfully shift its gaze to the Asia-Pacific.

America’s rebalance towards Asia has many talking. The U.S. Navy will be at the forefront of such efforts. Adm. Locklear gives us his take.

Just because a smaller nation can’t deploy massive naval power does not mean it can’t be credible — or dangerous.

Instead of doubling down on a failed policy, Obama should have adopted a tougher approach towards Pyongyang.

Much will depend on decisions made not in Pyongyang, Seoul, Tokyo or even Washington, but in Beijing.

Defense spending in Asia is up in absolute terms but there many other factors to consider.

Australia is planning to build a new generation of submarines. The best option: lease America’s prized nuclear submarines.

Can ‘The Duke” teach a lesson or two when it comes to dealing with radical change and defeat? Perhaps.

How would you ‘sell’ the USN and market its ‘brand’? The Naval Diplomat asks his readers…