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Amid official and uni discretion, Australia needs hubs that will critique China
ASPI The Strategist Institutional·2026-11-03PLAP5: Strategic DecouplingP7: Alliance ArchitectureP8: Northern Arc
Why it matters
The article calls for institutionalised, independent China-policy analysis capacity outside government and universities, addressing a strategic gap in Australian civil-society preparedness. This strengthens Australia's ability to understand and counter Chinese economic statecraft, influence operations, and regional ambitions — critical for Pillar 5 (Decoupling) and Alliance cohesion.
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