Playing by the global rules

Greg Raymond discussed the term 'Rule-based global order'.

After the Defence White Paper, it's time we talked about war with China

After the Defence White Paper, it's time we talked about war with China, writes Hugh White.

Playing by the global rules

Australia's 2016 Defence white paper uses the term "rules-based global order" 56 times, compared with just nine instances in its 2013 predecessor.

Assertive China and re-emergent Russia loom large strategically

With the release of the defence white paper two disturbing trends are looming in Australia’s strategic environment: the increasingly assertive stance of China and Russia’s re-emergence as a military power.

Five ways Australian politicians could do some good on the South China Sea

Shadow Defence Minister Senator Conroy should be applauded for