Diplomatic Analysis

Diplomatic Analysis: Prioritising cyber governance structures over force creation is crucial for effective US cyber security. The debate surrounding the creation of a dedicated US Cyber Force remains intense, with proponents arguing it’s an inevitable step to address shortcomings in force generation and readiness. However, a recent argument gaining traction – as highlighted by recent […]

Diplomatic Analysis: The development and proliferation of mobile refrigeration – born of wartime necessity – has profoundly impacted global trade, food security, and even conflict dynamics. Overview This analysis examines the historical development and ongoing significance of mobile refrigeration technology, originating with Frederick McKinley Jones’s 1938 invention and its crucial refinement during World War II. […]

Diplomatic Analysis: A seemingly mundane innovation, born of military necessity, underpins a critical element of modern global trade and security. Overview This analysis examines the surprisingly pivotal role of mobile refrigeration technology – specifically the Thermo King Model C – in reshaping global logistics. Developed initially to address US military supply chain issues during World […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Beijing seeks to circumvent traditional military limitations by targeting the will to fight, signalling a shift in strategic thinking. Overview A recently published concept paper within China’s military research establishment details a strategy for capturing Taipei that prioritizes “all-domain megacity incapacitation warfare.” This approach, outlined in the internal journal Military Art, goes beyond […]

Diplomatic Analysis: China’s expanding military strategy prioritises psychological warfare and societal incapacitation, presenting a novel threat demanding a reassessment of defence strategies. Overview This analysis examines a recently published concept within Chinese military circles – “all-domain megacity incapacitation warfare” – outlining a strategy for capturing Taipei not through conventional military force alone, but by collapsing […]

Diplomatic Analysis: The Russian disaster at Tsushima offers crucial lessons for assessing readiness and mitigating risk in modern naval deployments. Overview This analysis examines the 1905 Russian naval disaster at Tsushima, drawing on contemporary accounts to identify the systemic failures that led to the destruction of the Baltic Fleet. The account, based on the observations […]

Diplomatic Analysis: The Russian disaster at Tsushima offers enduring lessons about the fragility of naval readiness amidst political interference and logistical strain. The 1905 Battle of Tsushima, a crushing defeat for the Russian Baltic Fleet, remains a potent case study in military failure. Recent analysis of primary source material, specifically the diary of Baltic Fleet […]

Diplomatic Analysis: The proliferation of accessible AI capabilities necessitates a shift in US defense acquisition strategy, favouring internal software development over wholesale commercial purchasing. Overview The US Department of Defense (DoD) is undergoing a significant re-evaluation of its acquisition strategies, driven by rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). A recent policy shift towards “commercial-first” procurement […]

Diplomatic Analysis: A shift towards in-house software development, leveraging commercial AI infrastructure, offers cost savings and strategic advantage. The US Department of Defense (DoD) is undergoing a fundamental reassessment of its acquisition strategy, driven by the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Traditionally favouring a “buy” approach for software and related systems, the DoD is […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Iran seeks a regional security architecture based on non-aggression and integrated economic ties, moving away from reliance on external powers. Overview This analysis examines M. Javad Zarif’s recent Foreign Affairs article outlining an Iranian vision for de-escalation and lasting peace in the Middle East. Written in the context of renewed military confrontation between […]