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'Watching developments in China’s emergency management offers a rare window into the military’s potential future,' write Michael Kolton and Winston Chang. aspistrategist.org.au/ai-ena…

'A mine deters only if an adversary believes it will be laid in time. An adversary of Australia may reasonably wonder whether Australian intelligence, readiness and political decision-making can move fast enough,' writes Natalie Treloar. aspistrategist.org.au/ghost-…

'As established data centre markets struggle to connect large new facilities to their electricity grids, the Northern Territory has a case worth examining,' writes Jason Finlay. aspistrategist.org.au/forget…

We're pleased to welcome Jisoo Kim as a Senior Fellow at ASPI, where she will contribute to our work on AI and security. Jisoo is Co-Founder of ClearAI, an Australian advisory helping organisations adopt AI responsibly and strategically. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3TY319j

AI-enabled emergency management: a hint at PLA’s future AI integration | Michael Kolton and Winston Chang | bit.ly/4zS6TYs

Register now for ASPI’s Better Policy Analytical Tools program — a two-day course designed to strengthen analytical skills for policy professionals. The workshop provides tools to improve the quality, clarity and persuasiveness of policy advice. 🔗: bit.ly/4yIJwjf

⏳ CLOSING SOON ⏳ Applications to lead ASPI's AI and Security Program close this Thursday at 5PM. Don't miss your opportunity to shape ASPI's research and international voice on this transformational technology. 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/4yKBRkm

Ghost Sharks’ mines won’t be much use if Australia can’t act fast enough | Natalie Treloar | bit.ly/4igLaCf

In the @FinancialReview, ASPI Senior Fellow @Nrg8000 discusses the reported expansion of Pine Gap, noting that while it's too early to determine the nature of the development, it appeared to be “its biggest expansion since AUKUS.” 📰 Read more ⤵️ afr.com/politics/federal/maj…

NEW PODCAST 🎙️ On Stop the World, @davidwroe is joined by shadow fleet expert @Michellewb_ to discuss US and Gulf partners’ efforts to overcome Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine’s success in targeting Russian refineries and more. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/4sy3R9p

The @SatPaper features @raji143’s analysis of 🇨🇳's new air base in Laos, noting that presenting it as a training hub allows 🇨🇳 to secure a “more lasting presence while avoiding the diplomatic and political cost of building traditional military bases”. 🗞️⤵️ thesaturdaypaper.com.au/worl…

Forget the grid. Northern Territory data centres could bring their own power | Jason Finlay | bit.ly/3Wq5Ssb

'A global meteorological warning system has become an excuse for China to embed AI-feeding weather stations on foreign territory, gathering data that would help its armed forces in war,' write Tilla Hoja and @BassiJustin. aspistrategist.org.au/with-a…

'As [Southeast Asian] governments and businesses adopt [Chinese AI] technologies, they risk developing dependencies that could become increasingly difficult to reverse,' writes @GPriyandita. aspistrategist.org.au/chinas…

'Success isn’t measured by funding levels or project announcements. The key metric is resilience, not activity, and it’s measured by whether Australian and allied industry can continue operating when the supply chains we rely on fail,' writes Paul de Wet. aspistrategist.org.au/austra…

With a civilian excuse, China is collecting militarily useful weather data abroad | Tilla Hoja and @BassiJustin | bit.ly/4i1ATv1

Applications are open for the 2027 ASPI Defence Fellows Program, a one-year fellowship for emerging defence and national security leaders. Build your research and policy skills through tailored mentorship and engagement with senior practitioners. 🔗: bit.ly/46Qrpwn

China’s infrastructure advantage could shape Southeast Asia’s AI choices | @GPriyandita | bit.ly/4et3hnv

In @FinancialReview, @johncoyne14 argues: “🇦🇺 is rightly applying more national interest scrutiny for foreign direct investment” in critical minerals and infrastructure, but must also streamline approvals where possible to support economic security. 🔗 ⤵️afr.com/policy/economy/austr…