Red Alert
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Red Alert

Five national security experts assembled by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age conclude the overwhelming source of danger to Australia is from China — and we’re not prepared for it.

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Australia faces the threat of war with China within three years – and we’re not ready

Australia faces the threat of war with China within three years – and we’re not ready

Are we prepared for full-scale conflict? Our panel of national security experts says no.

  • byPeter Hartcher andMatthew Knott
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‘Australia’s holiday from history is over’

‘Australia’s holiday from history is over’

Five of the nation’s top security minds sound the alarm about Australia’s readiness for war.

  • byPeter Hartcher andMatthew Knott
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Watch:Red Alert roundtable

Peter Hartcher and Matthew Knott host five independent experts for a review of Australia’s national security.