Russia is a rising military power in the Asia-Pacific, and Australia needs to take it seriously
- Written by Alexey D Muraviev, Associate Professor of National Security and Strategic Studies, Curtin University
Many analysts have seen China’s rapidly growing naval power as a sign that Australia needs to rethink its defence strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. Indeed, China has made remarkable strides in building up its defence capability. But it is worth noting that another military power is increasingly making its presence felt in our region -...