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Many militaries are ‘shrinking’, why not Indonesia’s?

Indonesia’s military has expanded under Jokowi’s policies, prioritising personnel over modernisation, affecting maritime defence capabilities.

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Everything I know about nuclear power I learnt from The Simpsons

Pop culture is likely to be the main way most Australians have learnt about nuclear power. What impact will this have on shaping their views of the technology?

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How conservative media fuels Australia’s nuclear power debate

Debates over nuclear power in Australia continue to be stoked. Not by industry or voters, but by the media. Following a worn path that likely leads nowhere.

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How feasible is nuclear power for Australia?

Nuclear power is a credible source of abundant zero-emissions electricity, but it would take 20 years to commence operations from a standing start in Australia.

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How is Southeast Asia’s charge to EVs going?

Who’s leading the race to develop electric vehicles in Southeast Asia? The answer is complicated.

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It’s time to stop worrying about Fukushima’s wastewater

Releasing treated wastewater directly into the ocean from the Fukushima nuclear plant sounds dangerous, but going below the surface reveals the full story.

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Nuclear weapons

The geopolitics around nuclear arms control is rapidly becoming more complex, and so too is the technology behind the weaponry.

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Not MAD about Putin

The notion of Mutually Assured Destruction as a deterrent to nuclear strikes has destabilised. It would be dangerous to maintain an unquestioned reliance on it.

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Nuclear instability stretches beyond Russia to South Asia

The war in Ukraine may reverse non-proliferation measures including the fragile détente between India and Pakistan.

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Biden’s moment to decide on nukes is coming

US foreign policy will change in wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Whether Biden departs from his predecessors on nuclear weapons policy remains to be seen.

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Nuclear winter should chill every leader to the bone

The consequences of a nuclear war have been well-explored by science. Beyond immediate death and destruction, a famine and climate disaster beckons.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Many militaries are ‘shrinking’, why not Indonesia’s?

Everything I know about nuclear power I learnt from The Simpsons

How conservative media fuels Australia’s nuclear power debate

How feasible is nuclear power for Australia?

How is Southeast Asia’s charge to EVs going?

It’s time to stop worrying about Fukushima’s wastewater

Nuclear weapons

Not MAD about Putin

Nuclear instability stretches beyond Russia to South Asia

Biden’s moment to decide on nukes is coming

Nuclear winter should chill every leader to the bone

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