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Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)

Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI): A prominent Canberra-based research institute and think tank, ASPI was established by the Australian Government in 2001. It is dedicated to providing policy-relevant research and analysis to inform government decisions and public understanding of strategic and defence issues. Its main areas of focus include defence, national security, cyber, technology, and foreign interference, particularly concerning the Indo-Pacific region. ASPI is recognised nationally and internationally for its significant contributions to policy debates, serving as a leading independent voice in Australia’s strategic discussions.

India

Vietnam, India seek closer ties to hedge against dependence on superpowers

President To Lam’s agenda during his visit to New Delhi is expected to include a deal for Vietnam to buy India’s BrahMos missiles.

7 May 2026 - 4:35PM

The Philippines

Why Australia is picking up the tab for Philippine military upgrades

9 Feb 2026 - 5:37PMvideocam

South Korea

A new start for Pyongyang? Fears mount as US-Russia nuclear pact expires

6 Feb 2026 - 5:30PMvideocam

Indonesia

Indonesia’s defence deal with Bosnia signals Asian middle power’s clout

The deal is in line with Jakarta’s goal to pursue an ‘active and free’ foreign policy beyond its Western partners.

23 Jan 2026 - 6:40PM

President Prabowo Subianto (third from left) and Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (left) at the military academy in Magelang, Central Java in 2024. Photo: AFP/Indonesia’s presidential palace

Australia

Why US review of Aukus submarine deal for Australia is kept secret

One reason is to maintain public support for the alliance by preventing any shortfalls of the deal from being made known, analysts say.

12 Dec 2025 - 6:17PMvideocam

India

Is naval drill a sign that India, other Quad members can look past differences?

Despite trade tensions, India, the US, Australia and Japan are set to stay the course on defence cooperation within the Quad, analysts say.

20 Nov 2025 - 6:19PMvideocam

Australia

Australia urged to adopt Singapore’s ‘poisonous shrimp’ tactics

A think tank said Canberra’s ‘reliance on great and powerful friends’ was not enough to deter threats from China and Russia.

22 Oct 2025 - 3:35PMvideocam

Australian troops take part in a joint military exercise with Japan and the US in Niigata prefecture, Japan, last month. Photo: AP

China economy

Opinion | Critics are missing the big picture on China’s economic transition

Thanks to green infrastructure, digital connectivity and world-class research, China’s economy is no longer reliant on one source of growth.

26 Sep 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

Australia

Aukus faces an ‘America first’ review. Will Trump’s agenda scupper the deal?

Australia’s huge financial commitment to the Aukus pact may work in its favour, but Trump’s deal-making approach means anything is possible.

21 Sep 2025 - 8:15AMvideocam

China-India relations

China and India are rebuilding relations, but will it be ‘a cold peace’?

Challenges remain and any improvement in ties could be limited given the two neighbours’ mutual distrust, according to analysts.

21 Aug 2025 - 3:00PMvideocam

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) will visit China for the SCO summit later this month, and he could hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: Xinhua

Indonesia

Game over? Indonesia eyes Roblox ban over child safety concerns

Indonesia’s education minister says the game has ‘a lot of violence’ that could lead young children to mimic harmful behaviours.

12 Aug 2025 - 12:30PM

The Roblox gaming platform is seen on a tablet computer. It is not yet clear if or when a ban on Roblox will take effect. Photo: AP

Science

Exclusive | For university that bridges China and West, geopolitics is ‘biggest challenge’

Easing visa restrictions for foreign students and visitors could help to improve understanding of China, head of XJTLU says.

9 Aug 2025 - 8:17AMvideocam

Technology

Opinion | Why East Asian integration could be the solution to US tariff threats

As Japan and South Korea struggled to reach trade deals with the US, China’s economic leverage offers an example for the rest of the region.

8 Jul 2025 - 5:28PMvideocam

US-China relations

Potential Taiwan clash on the line as PLA, US military develop new fighter jets

Congress appears to be ‘pushing back’ against the Pentagon’s plans to prioritise the air force’s sixth-gen fighter jet over the navy’s.

3 Jul 2025 - 9:03AMvideocam

Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)

Vietnam, India seek closer ties to hedge against dependence on superpowers

President To Lam’s agenda during his visit to New Delhi is expected to include a deal for Vietnam to buy India’s BrahMos missiles.

Why Australia is picking up the tab for Philippine military upgrades

A new start for Pyongyang? Fears mount as US-Russia nuclear pact expires

Indonesia’s defence deal with Bosnia signals Asian middle power’s clout

The deal is in line with Jakarta’s goal to pursue an ‘active and free’ foreign policy beyond its Western partners.

Why US review of Aukus submarine deal for Australia is kept secret

One reason is to maintain public support for the alliance by preventing any shortfalls of the deal from being made known, analysts say.

Is naval drill a sign that India, other Quad members can look past differences?

Despite trade tensions, India, the US, Australia and Japan are set to stay the course on defence cooperation within the Quad, analysts say.

Australia urged to adopt Singapore’s ‘poisonous shrimp’ tactics

A think tank said Canberra’s ‘reliance on great and powerful friends’ was not enough to deter threats from China and Russia.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Critics are missing the big picture on China’s economic transition

Thanks to green infrastructure, digital connectivity and world-class research, China’s economy is no longer reliant on one source of growth.

Aukus faces an ‘America first’ review. Will Trump’s agenda scupper the deal?

Australia’s huge financial commitment to the Aukus pact may work in its favour, but Trump’s deal-making approach means anything is possible.

China and India are rebuilding relations, but will it be ‘a cold peace’?

Challenges remain and any improvement in ties could be limited given the two neighbours’ mutual distrust, according to analysts.

Game over? Indonesia eyes Roblox ban over child safety concerns

Indonesia’s education minister says the game has ‘a lot of violence’ that could lead young children to mimic harmful behaviours.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | For university that bridges China and West, geopolitics is ‘biggest challenge’

Easing visa restrictions for foreign students and visitors could help to improve understanding of China, head of XJTLU says.

Opinion | Why East Asian integration could be the solution to US tariff threats

As Japan and South Korea struggled to reach trade deals with the US, China’s economic leverage offers an example for the rest of the region.

Potential Taiwan clash on the line as PLA, US military develop new fighter jets

Congress appears to be ‘pushing back’ against the Pentagon’s plans to prioritise the air force’s sixth-gen fighter jet over the navy’s.

Opinion | Critics are missing the big picture on China’s economic transition

Exclusive | For university that bridges China and West, geopolitics is ‘biggest challenge’