John Nimitz

Lawyer and legal policy wonk, interests include international law, strategic studies, defence & cybersecurity..

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

WTF????

[John Nimitz @nomadx15]

@SteveKuper2 Obligatory corresponding meme.

[SMK @Statsmin_kontor]

The Norwegian government has selected The United Kingdom as a strategic partner, and will procure British frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy, said PM @jonasgahrstore during Sunday's press conference 🇳🇴🇬🇧 https://t.co/IDrE6uo6yx

[John Nimitz @nomadx15]

@redunley The dumbest one yet was "Sea control can also be obtained by destroying an enemy fleet in port". 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[John Nimitz @nomadx15]

@redunley Is it wrong that I already skimmed this one? There were some other cracker lines: "Maritime superiority is/may be a dynamic state relative to the adversary. It may be persistent but likely be transitory."

[Rush Doshi @RushDoshi]

Just a reminder that China has placed an exit ban on a seven-year-old US child.

Meanwhile, the Trump admin is softening China policy to get a Xi meeting: sending AI chips to China, canceling Taiwan defense exchanges, and freezing export control and sanction actions.

[John Nimitz @nomadx15]

@graham_euan F-35B compatible LHDs are basically what I dream about at night, that and AIR6502 being massively expanded in scope.

[Euan Graham @graham_euan]

Remarkable that 🇯🇵 lands 2 former adversary aircraft on its carriers before its own. Cross-decking F-35B as a common 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇯🇵 asset extends its range over water. Pity 🇦🇺’s LHDs aren’t yet up to the task.

[Sam William @SWDWilliam]

Re the Defence Minister’s comments on the Henderson GP Frigate (FFG) build program….

the math simply doesn’t math with a two year drumbeat.

That would mean there won’t even be net fleet growth until towards the later half of the next decade.

Is that really the plan?

[John Nimitz @nomadx15]

@JAParker29 absolutely nailed this.
https://t.co/3HzjH8O3pQ

[John Nimitz @nomadx15]

Sorry that was incorrect. I meant to say Reject Shop. Aldi has some great stuff.

[John Nimitz @nomadx15]

Starting soon. Interesting to hear Sam's plan for re-allocating existing defence funding to address growing threats and increased strategic uncertainty. My bingo card has wunderwaffle drones, appeasement and some magic military alliance with indonesia on it. He is like a Aldi version of Hugh White. https://t.co/HFVH90GIqI

[The Lowy Institute @LowyInstitute]

TONIGHT: Watch two prominent Australian commentators from opposite sides of the defence debate, @SamRoggeveen and @JAParker29, debate Australia’s security, America’s role in Asia, the AUKUS partnership and more. Tune in from 6:30pm AEST.
https://t.co/dqGNttq6cE

[Patrick M. Cronin @PMCroninHudson]

Here in Canberra the race is on for a decision on the SEA 3000 Frigate: A Morgami-class vessel built by Mitsubishi perhaps (as this ad in the Canberra airport intimates) #RAN #SEA3000 #Mogami #Mitsubishi

[Dr. Malcolm Davis 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 @Dr_M_Davis]

Good news and definitely the right choice ! This is more than just about the ship. It’s about boosting a vital strategic relationship.

[John Nimitz @nomadx15]

I see a Mahan quote and I repost.

[Jennifer Parker @JAParker29]

🧵Australia's General Purpose Frigate (GPF) |

With rumours abounding that some form of decision may be due soon on 🇦🇺's GPF it is worth taking a look back at how we got here, & re-emphasising why time is critical. 1/
(Image: HMAS Darwin - not relevant here, but a great frigate)

[Jennifer Parker @JAParker29]

🧵Australia's General Purpose Frigate (GPF) |

With rumours abounding that some form of decision may be due soon on 🇦🇺's GPF it is worth taking a look back at how we got here, & re-emphasising why time is critical. 1/
(Image: HMAS Darwin - not relevant here, but a great frigate)

[Jennifer Parker @JAParker29]

A parliamentary inquiry on #AUKUS would be fundamentally unhelpful. One on strategy, perhaps maritime strategy - like the one in 2004. Now that would be a much better use of time @spenderallegra 1/

[Why Should We Care: Indo-Pacific Pod @IndoPacPodcast]

"There just doesn't seem to be a national consciousness or awakening of the level of strategic danger that we find ourselves in," @ajphelo warned in Ep. 89.

🇦🇺#Australia's current defense capabilities pale compared to WWII preparations. Phelan says that today's "boutique defense force" of 60,000 personnel, from a population of 25 million, is nowhere near adequate for the current strategic challenges.

As 🇨🇳#China's "continuous struggle" philosophy ensures ongoing pressure, Phelan says Australia must develop a greater strategic backbone while maintaining necessary economic relationships.

The full podcast is available on all major streaming platforms (links below)

[Jennifer Parker @JAParker29]

A former Secretary of DFAT hopes #AUKUS is cancelled - I have some thoughts 👇- it starts with how you actually defend 🇦🇺

My latest op-ed for @FinancialReview

@NSC_ANU @UNSWCanberra

https://t.co/XGeujwuWJ5