Peter Hartcher
Author / Journalist

Tech decoupling from China seems to have an unstoppable momentum. The only question now is which companies and technologies will be next.

The former prime minister didn’t reveal that the government gave him a private, early briefing on the AUKUS deal, and Albanese returned every call he made to him.

Is this the real deal or merely the fourth edition of Australia’s traditional game of “Fantasy Subs”?

If the India-Australia relationship were a chariot, it would be pulled by a pair of horses. One marked “China threat”, the other “economic growth”.

The AUKUS submarines won’t arrive in time. Our independent defence panel asks if we should consider national service or even hosting nuclear weapons.

And watch the video of the debate on Australia's defences.