Tag: coercion
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Germany's Hybrid Threats Lesson: Underreaction Invites Sustained Coercion
Can democracies afford to sit back and let state-backed coercion, interference, and sabotage become the new normal - or will they take a stand and build the tools to detect, attribute, and respond to these threats before it's too late? Germany's recent experience with a foiled drone attack at Halle airport serves as a stark reminder that underreaction can invite sustained aggression.
China Escalates Coercion in South China Sea
China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea are escalating, with a surge in coast guard activity around Scarborough Shoal and a resumption of large-scale island-building at Antelope Reef, signalling a brazen push for regional dominance. This heightened activity has significant implications for the waters off Australia's northern coast.