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Marineinsight.com
12 September 2024

Maritime Domain Awareness 3.0

Dr David Brewster and Captain Simon Bateman write about the future of information and intelligence-sharing in the Indian Ocean.
  • Indian Ocean
  • Maritime
  • MDA
  • Bangladesh
  • Navy
HMAS Colin
Image: LSIS Yuri Ramsey, Commonwealth of Australia
30 April 2024

Strategic necessity: a response to Hugh White on AUKUS

Justin Burke responds to Hugh White's critiques of AUKUS, noting inconsistencies in White's arguments and reaffirming the strategic significance and achievements of AUKUS to date.
  • AUKUS
  • submarines
  • Maritime
  • Navy
Sri Lanka Navy Ship Sayurala (P-623) at anchor off the coast of Colombo in the Indian Ocean
Rex Wholster, Adobe Stock
15 October 2024

Governing Sri Lanka’s maritime space

Dr David Brewster, Captain Simon Bateman, Dr Anthony Bergin provide an assessment of Sri Lanka’s maritime challenges and maritime domain awareness capabilities.
  • Indian Ocean
  • Sri Lanka
  • Maritime
  • MDA
  • Navy
Cover of 'Cross Currents: The New Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean'
NSC
13 February 2025

Cross currents: the new geopolitics of the Indian Ocean

This book brings together leading analysts from Australia, India, US, France, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Seychelles to consider the future of the Indian Ocean.
  • Indian Ocean
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • Geopolitics and Regionalism
  • China
  • India
  • Bangladesh
3D rendering of AUKUS Nuclear submarine in the deep sea
Image: Adobe stock
24 July 2024

There’s no point dwelling on AUKUS paths not taken

The submarine project needs more constructive criticism, and less grievance from those whose preferences were not followed, writes Justin Burke.
  • AUKUS
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • nuclear power
  • Nuclear
Image of a Bangladeshi naval vessel
Image: Bangladesh Navy Facebook page
01 May 2024

Governing Bangladesh’s maritime space: an assessment of Bangladesh’s maritime challenges and maritime domain awareness capabilities

This report by Dr David Brewster, Captain Simon Bateman and Dr Anthony Bergin assesses Bangladesh’s maritime challenges and maritime domain awareness capabilities.
  • Bangladesh
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • Indian Ocean
  • Indo-Pacific
Attendees at the 'Cross currents' book launch. Rory Medcalf, David Brewster, Sarah Storey and Sam Bashfield with representative from India, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
Tanuj Parakh/NSC
14 February 2025

NSC launches 'Cross currents' – a new book on Indian Ocean geopolitics

On Thursday 13 February, the ANU National Security College (NSC) launched 'Cross currents: the new geopolitics of the Indian Ocean' – the first publication from the National Security College Press.
  • Indian Ocean
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • India
  • Bangladesh
  • Indonesia
  • China
  • Diplomacy
  • Geopolitics and Regionalism
The National Security Podcast
20 Nov 2025

Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force: reflections on half a century of service

In this episode, Admiral David Johnston joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the insights he has gained through his career in the Royal Australian Navy, and how he sees the future of Australia’s defence. 

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Global supply chain network with interconnected shipping routes and distribution hubs
Image: Adobe stock
24 July 2024

AI revolutionises maritime intelligence

David Brewster and Anthony Bergin discuss how AI and web-based platforms are transforming maritime intelligence, enhancing maritime domain awareness.
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • AI
The National Security Podcast
27 Mar 2025
The National Security Podcast

China's naval activity off Australia: coercion or common practice?

In this episode Jennifer Parker and Douglas Guilfoyle join David Andrews to discuss the recent Chinese naval task group operating off Australia's coast, the legality and implications of their activities, and the lessons for Australia's strategic outlook and response.

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Admiral Samuel Paparo speaking at the roundtable
Jed Buchanan, NSC
20 February 2025

NSC hosts Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command

NSC hosted Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), for a high-level discussion on shared strategic interests and challenges.
  • Navy
  • Maritime
  • Indo-Pacific
CDRE Jay Tarriela (Philippines Coast Guard), NSC experts and others
NSC
30 September 2024

Transparency as a strategic tool: NSC hosts Commodore Jay Tarriela of the Philippines Coast Guard

NSC hosts was pleased to host CG Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela of the Philippines Coast Guard.
  • Philippines
  • China
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • Indo-Pacific
CCG vessel with bow number 21559 firing its water cannon directly at the BRP Datu Pagbuaya
Philippines Coast Guard
17 October 2025

Indo-Pacific coast guards sail into expanded role

Anthon Bergin and David Brewster explain why building regional maritime security resilience will require greater investment and focus on coast guards by all Indo-Pacific.
  • Navy
  • Maritime
  • Maritime security
  • Indo-Pacific
  • The Philippines
  • China
Workshop attendees at the maritime domain awareness workshop
Image: National Maritime Foundation India
19 June 2024

NSC hosts inaugural regional maritime domain awareness workshop in Delhi

The first workshop was held in Delhi on 11-12 June, in association with local partners, National Maritime Foundation.
  • Indian Ocean
  • India
  • Maritime
  • Navy
Participants at the roundtable discussion with dmiral (Ret'd) Lisa Franchetti, former US Chief of Naval Operations
NSC
20 November 2025

NSC hosts former US Chief of Naval Operations

NSC was honoured to host Admiral (Ret'd) Lisa Franchetti, former US Chief of Naval Operations, for an enlightening roundtable discussion.
  • Navy
  • Maritime
Aerial top view military navy ship carrier at sea.
Teppakorn, Adobe Stock
10 August 2016

Indo-Pacific maritime security: challenges and cooperation

This edited collection examines the concept of the Indo-Pacific, maritime tensions in the East and South China Seas, transnational security issues, and explores potential partners for Australia.
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Maritime
  • Maritime security
  • Navy
MDA Workshop attendees
M,Nilantha Anuruddha
03 February 2025

NSC hosts maritime information sharing workshop in Colombo

In January 2025, NSC organised a 5-day workshop in Colombo, Sri Lanka, titled 'New frontiers in maritime information sharing in the Indian Ocean'.
  • Maritime
  • Indian Ocean
  • Navy
  • Intelligence
The National Security Podcast
18 Jan 2024
The National Security Podcast

Why Indo-Pacific maritime security matters

In this episode, Frédéric Grare and Justin Burke join Jennifer Parker to tackle the maritime challenges facing Australia and the region.

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Personnel on a ship
Tyson Burraston/Defence Imagery
28 November 2025

Chinese ships highlight our vulnerability to growing aggression

Jennifer Parker | AFR
A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from No 2 Operational Conversion Unit conducts a flight over the Hawkesbury region, NSW.
(Image: LACW Mikaela Fernlund/ADF)
01 December 2025

Facing Chinese military coercion, Australian defence spending is insufficient

Jennifer Parker | The Strategist
Maritime
04 January 2025

The next government needs a bolder plan for maritime defence

Jennifer Parker | The Australian
Chinese frigate Hengyang was spotted 150 nautical miles off the coast of Sydney
ADF
27 February 2025

If we panic about these Chinese ships, Xi wins the propaganda war

Jennifer Parker | SMH
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Papua New Guinea Minister of Defence Billy Joseph at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane.
7th Brigade - Australian Army, Facebook
15 September 2025

Why this defence treaty with a Pacific neighbour matters just as much as submarines

Jennifer Parker | SMH
Hengyang
WikiCommons
11 March 2025

Societal resilience is the best answer to Chinese warships

David Andrews | The Interpreter
the Strait of Malacca in the Indo-Pacific
DW News YouTube
28 September 2025

Chokepoints: how small waterways make big powers vulnerable

Jennifer Parker | DW News
A grand military nuclear submarine dominates the open waters of the ocean.
Adobe Stock
02 April 2025

Why Malcolm Turnbull is wrong about AUKUS

Jennifer Parker | AFR
Image of US navy Virginia-class USS Minnesota arriving in Guam.
Justin Wolpert/United States Navy
02 April 2025

Australia’s plan for acquiring nuclear-submarines is on track

Jennifer Parker | AFR
HMNZS Manawanui
CPL Paul Firth, New Zealand Defence Force
14 October 2024

How a sunken ship underlines our hollow defence preparedness

Jennifer Parker | AFR
Flags of Australia, the UK and the USA against blue sky backdrop.
Adobe stock
24 April 2025

Why AUKUS remains the right strategy for the future defence of Australia

Jennifer Parker | The Conversation
A circular pin with the flags of US, UK and Aus.
Nataliya, Adobe Stock
12 June 2025

Trump’s AUKUS review is routine, not a harbinger of collapse

Jennifer Parker | SMH
Mogami-class frigate
Hiroshi miyaji, Wikimedia
05 August 2025

Australia’s new frigate deal with Japan plugs a few critical holes, but doesn’t come without risks

Jennifer Parker | The Conversation
Personnel on a ship
Tyson Burraston/Defence Imagery
12 August 2025

Sea control, not stockpiles, will secure Australia’s future

Jennifer Parker | The Interpreter
HMAS Sydney conducts Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres and a cross deck with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s JS Haguro while at sea during Regional Presence Deployment 25-2.
David Cox, Royal Australian NAvy
29 August 2025

If there’s a war in the Pacific, who defends Australia?

Jennifer Parker | SMH