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Regulating X isn’t censorship. It’s self-defence | Fergus Ryan | bit.ly/3FmYy8G

Politicians, speak openly about China. Chinese-Australians won’t mind | John Fitzgerald | bit.ly/3YYLRrd

'For decades, US foreign policy has sought to export freedom and democracy. Now, as one US official noted, Washington wants to "spread American AI",' writes Cynthia ‎Mehboob. aspistrategist.org.au/trump-brings-a…

'We do not have the legislative tools or coordinated plans to rapidly shift from peace to crisis or war. Our economy is ill-equipped to handle the shocks of conflict or trade disruptions,' writes Marc Ablong. aspistrategist.org.au/learn-from-fin…

'The lesson for Australia is clear. We cannot afford to adopt Vance’s complacent logic. Regulation does not weaken democracy; it defends it,' writes Fergus Ryan. aspistrategist.org.au/regulating-x-i…

'Beijing would have us believe that Australian politicians cannot speak openly and honestly about China’s geopolitical ambitions without fear of losing Chinese-Australian voters,' writes John Fitzgerald. aspistrategist.org.au/politicians-sp…

Grazie Mille to Nathalie Tocci for coming on ASPI Stop the World podcast. Brilliant analysis of Europe’s rebirth & implications for 🇦🇺, & important context for latest Trump 50pc tariff warnings & Russia’s brutal air attacks on Kyiv last night. apple.co/4kxWDgf

NEW PODCAST 📢 In the latest Stop the World, david wroe talks to Nathalie Tocci on all things Europe, including a potential 🇦🇺-🇪🇺 security partnership, 🇺🇸’s relationship with Europe & support for 🇺🇦, and the shifts she is seeing in European strategy. 🎧: bit.ly/3STVXGg

Northern Australian defence infrastructure can support cooperation with Indonesia | Nathaniel Streher | bit.ly/43AQGZm

Eyes over the paddock: farm monitoring with Chinese drones is a national security risk | Jason Van der Schyff | bit.ly/43tMR87

In the Canberra Times, ASPI’s Dr John Coyne writes on the federal government's move to reduce spending on consultants and why: ‘a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach to staffing will only reduce our strategic advantage.’ Read the article ⤵️ canberratimes.com.au/story/8974381/…

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 We are delighted to announce that 🇵🇬's Defence Minister, Billy Joseph, will speak at the ASPI Defence Conference next week! This year's event will focus on the preparedness and resilience challenges for 🇦🇺, our industry and partners. 🖊️ Join the

This RTÉ News explainer explores the findings of our Critical Technology Tracker, revealing China has outstripped the United States as a global leader in cutting edge science and technology research. Explore the Tech Tracker 👉 bit.ly/3V3GaGr rte.ie/news/2025/0524…

China’s love-bombing of Gen Z Taiwanese has its limits | Nathan Attrill | bit.ly/43LnyQc

On 🇦🇺's approach to AI, Cynthia ‎Mehboob tells the Canberra Times: "🇦🇺 has not made any strategic moves in AI. Waiting is never neutral; it is always a decision. The question for 🇦🇺 is whether it wants to be a participant or a bystander." Read more ⬇️ canberratimes.com.au/story/8974631/…

Golden Dome looks technically doable, but brings strategic complications | Raji Pillai, PhD; raji143.bsky.social on BlueSky | bit.ly/43s4TYj

'From a maritime perspective, Australia’s north—specifically HMAS Coonawarra and the Port of Darwin—can continue to grow in geostrategic importance and once again act as Australia’s gateway to the region,' writes Nathaniel Streher. aspistrategist.org.au/northern-austr…

'Drones have given farmers visibility. They have also created new exposure points in an era when data is both commodity and leverage,' writes Jason Van der Schyff. aspistrategist.org.au/eyes-over-the-…

'Beijing has actively courted Taiwanese YouTubers, TikTok stars, and musicians, offering them sponsored trips and VIP treatment in exchange for content that subtly (or not so subtly) echoes CCP talking points,' writes Nathan Attrill. aspistrategist.org.au/chinas-love-bo…

'The plan for a Golden Dome missile defence system in the United States looks technologically feasible but nonetheless raises doubts around factors such as its strategic benefits and affordability,' writes Raji Pillai, PhD; raji143.bsky.social on BlueSky. aspistrategist.org.au/golden-dome-lo…