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“Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder,” according to 20th-century historian Arnold Toynbee. He claimed every great culture collapses internally due to a divergence in values between the ruling class and the common people…🧵 (thread)

Unfortunate incident which serves to remind us all of the dangers at sea

🇦🇺 seriously concerned by reports China’s maritime forces injured Vietnamese fishermen. We call for restraint and respect for international law, especially #UNCLOS. en.baochinhphu.vn/viet-nam-oppos…

Very sad day. Kit was my XO in the commissioning crew of HMAS Westralia and we remained in contact. We last rode around Lake Burley-Griffin earlier this year just before I transitioned to the reserves. He will be missed!

The USI ACT Annual Dinner is on 15 November in Canberra. The guest speaker is Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC, speaking on AUKUS Pillar 2. Naval Institute is proud to support the USI - tickets (and membership) here: stickytickets.com.au/7lf32/usi_act_…

Congratulations to 🇵🇭 for enacting important maritime legislation 👏

Just picked this up and it already looks well worth reading. Challenges contemporary understandings of geopolitics and explores the role of seapower in relations between states. Recommended (and I’m only 20 pages in)

SAVE THE DATE - 7 MAY!! We are pleased to announce this year’s Vernon Parker Oration will be held in Canberra on 7 May with the guest speaker, CDF, Admiral David Johnston AC, RAN. Bookings will open soon.

Today I had the privilege of reviewing the 2025 CDF Parade at ADFA. Congratulations to all 360 ADFA first-year Trainee Officers and welcome to the Australian Defence Force. I look forward to recognising many more of your achievements over the coming years.

I was delighted to join Steve Kuper on the Defence Connect podcast to discuss the Royal Australian Navy's force structure. Listen to the full conversation below, or wherever you get your podcasts. UNSW Canberra Naval Institute ANU National Security College Link here: defenceconnect.com.au/joint-capabili…

China's new supercarrier will outgun the entire UK armed forces. telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/0…

#BREAKING: New details have emerged after a serious crash involving two Australian Defence Force vehicles at Tregeagle, near Lismore. James Wilson #9News

Why the Australian Government should release its own intelligence review - before the election is called. Full unpaywalled text of my recent opinion piece in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. And yes, there is a concerning Trump angle nsc.anu.edu.au/content-centre…

Absolutely loved joining Sal Mercogliano (WGOW Shipping) 🚢⚓🐪🚒🏴‍☠️ What's Going on With Shipping for his Australian addition of 'What the Ship!'. If you haven't checked outs Sal's YouTube channel you absolutely should! You can watch our episode via the link below 👇 ANU National Security College youtube.com/watch?v=mIY7eW…

Reminder that the ANI's annual dinner and Vernon Parker Oration is 7 May 25 in Canberra. Guest speaker is CDF, ADML David Johnston AC, RAN. Promises to be a great night - book here trybooking.com/events/landing…

For more info and to join the ANI, check out our website at navalinstitute.com.au. There has never been a more important time to engage Australia's maritime security and naval debate. And there's a discount for new members who join with the Oration and Dinner!

Great cooperation between the USN and RAN. We have participated in each others submarine command courses for many years now. cpf.navy.mil/Newsroom/News/…

SAVE THE DATE - The 2025 Goldrick Seminar will be held in Canberra Thursday 2 Oct 25. This year’s theme is “Action Stations: Australia’s fighting navy in 2030”. We have issued a call for papers so why not present your views on the day? navalinstitute.com.au/2025-ani-goldr…

We were privileged to have ⁦Admiral David Johnston⁩ as our 2025 Vernon Parker orator. A wide ranging and comprehensive presentation that gave contemporary insights into the thinking of our defence leadership. A fantastic night.

Bookings now open for the ANI 2025 Goldrick Seminar at the Hotel Realm, Canberra, 2 October. Great lineup - check out the program and book here navalinstitute.com.au/events/major-e…