Cold War nuclear-powered hypersonic missiles: A successful failed innovation
Russia’s testing of an SSC-X-9 Skyfall hypersonic weapon has rekindled interest in a largely forgotten Cold War technology: nuclear-powered air…











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Russia’s testing of an SSC-X-9 Skyfall hypersonic weapon has rekindled interest in a largely forgotten Cold War technology: nuclear-powered air…
In his new book, 'The Rise of Sophisticated Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia", Dr Lee Morgenbesser shares his new theory and…
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COVID-19 is dominating news headlines and social media feeds globally. Each week the Griffith Asia Institute explores aspects of South…
Pacific countries brace for COVID-19 impacts Pacific countries are bracing for the impacts of COVID-19. The number of confirmed…
COVID-19 impacts felt across the region The impacts of the global pandemic that is COVID-19 are being felt across the…
US passes Taipei Act -China's fresh adventurism in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait- India's lockdown threatens a humanitarian…
After four years of study I wanted to finish the final trimester of my degree with something exciting and unique…
The past fortnight drove home the rather surreal realisation that we’re living in unprecedented times. Never before, at least…