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An analysis of the Bondi Beach terror attack and its implications for Australia’s counter-terrorism framework, intelligence coordination, and social cohesion. The report outlines what went wrong, the wider rise in antisemitism, and the key policy questions now facing government and security agencies.
Bondi Terror Attack
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Algorithm of Power
An analysis of how artificial intelligence is reshaping global power, governance, and security. The report examines emerging models of AI regulation, the risks of technological dependency, and the strategic choices facing Australia as AI moves from innovation policy into the core of statecraft.
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Impact of US Tariffs on Australia
An assessment of the United States’ new tariff regime and its implications for Australia’s economy and strategic trade position. The report explores sector-level impacts, supply chain disruptions, and the opportunities and risks created by shifting US industrial and economic security priorities.
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US-China Deal
An analysis of the October 2025 US–China trade agreement and its implications for global economic and technological competition. The report examines the limits of the truce, unresolved tensions over technology and supply chains, and what the deal signals for policymakers and markets.
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The Global Mood: Restless and Unsettled
A snapshot of political mandates, cultural fault lines and fragile diplomacy. This edition covers Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s historic supermajority in Japan, a Super Bowl performance that reignited debate over identity and belonging in the United States, and the cautious resumption of US–Iran talks in Oman amid lingering mistrust and regional strain.
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A Region on Two Tracks
US–India: Washington and New Delhi strike a major trade deal cutting tariffs and easing months of economic friction, boosting investor confidence and signalling a pragmatic reset in bilateral ties.
Pakistan: A surge of coordinated BLA attacks in Balochistan kills dozens, prompting a sweeping security crackdown and exposing the deepening insurgency threat to Pakistan’s internal stability. -
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Power, Partnerships and Pressure
India–EU: Leaders seal a historic free-trade deal, slashing tariffs on nearly 96 percent of goods and deepening strategic, security, and research partnerships.
US–South Korea: Trump announces a tariff hike over legislative delays, highlighting trade as a tool of diplomatic leverage and economic pressure.
Australia: Katherine Bennell-Pegg becomes Australian of the Year, while Greg Moriarty is appointed ambassador to the US. -
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Big Moves, Big Risks
Greenland: Trump revives his push to acquire the Arctic island, triggering sovereignty pushback from Denmark, local protests, and fresh strains within NATO.
Japan: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls a snap election, betting her leadership on economic stimulus, tax cuts and a tougher security posture. -
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A World Under Strain, A World in Talks
Iran: Mass protests over economic collapse spiral into a deadly crackdown, as Tehran warns of war and Washington openly backs demonstrators.
Germany–India: Chancellor Merz’s India visit deepens strategic, trade and tech ties, pushing momentum toward a long-awaited India–EU free trade deal.
