Andrew O'Neil
@oneil_ak
Views expressed are mine alone. AON.
Our book on America’s nuclear alliances - out in paperback today!
3. 'Partners in deterrence: US nuclear weapons and alliances in Europe and Asia' by Stephan Frühling and @oneil_ak, a well-reviewed book that explores the history of America's nuclear posture worldwide: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526171856/ All 30% off for MUP newsletter subscribers!
It's official! The 2025 Shaping Australia Awards are now open for entries. We’re calling on problem solvers, future builders, and community champions from our universities to share the incredible work they’ve done over the past year. If you've made an impact, we want to hear…
Please mark the date and join us later this year at @POLSISEngage / @VisualPolUQ for the first Annual Emma Hutchison Memorial Lecture with Prof Michael Barnett (GWU) on Mobilising Compassion. With comments by Prof @binadcosta (@ANUBellSchool) and Dr Fiona Terry (ICRC).
Happy to see my recent @LowyInstitute Interpreter piece quoted here (among some illustrious company)
Criticism, questions mount about AUKUS & US relations in Australia breakingdefense.com/2025/07/critic…
Today marks 11 years since the downing of Flight MH17. 298 people lost their lives, including 38 who called Australia home. The ICAO Council and European Court of Human Rights have found Russia responsible for the downing.
Pleased to see my @LowyInstitute Interpreter article on AUKUS and the alliance cited in @ForeignPolicy World Brief this week: foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/15/isr…
This is significant, and not just for Australia’s key neighbour
It looks like the US has just pulled Indonesia into South China Sea cooperation | @aristioo and Abdul Rahman Yaacob | bit.ly/4nP0pUX
Good to see this: "Opposition spokesperson Angus Taylor says US pressure over China war stance 'unrealistic'" theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic… via @theaustralian
An AUKUS ultimatum for Australia over Taiwan risks backfiring on Washington | Andrew O'Neil ift.tt/AM9dLvQ
My thoughts on the link between AUKUS subs, sovereignty, and an Australian ‘pre-commitment’ to supporting US action over Taiwan lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete…
The @LowyInstitute Poll 2025 shows Australians' support for acquiring nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS remains firm, with 67 per cent favouring the deal. 👉poll.lowyinstitute.org
North Korea appears to be constructing a new building at its Yongbyon nuclear complex and continues to produce nuclear material in violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, the head of the U.N.’s atomic watchdog said this week. stripes.com/theaters/asia_…
“Europe worries about its dependence on U.S. intelligence under Trump” washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/…
“Putin’s nuclear secrets revealed in unprecedented security leak” theaustralian.com.au/world/putins-n…
Pleased to have this @LowyInstitute Interpreter piece out with colleague Niusha Shafiabady
America first, ethics second: The implications of Trump’s AI Executive Order | Niusha Shafiabady, Andrew O'Neil ift.tt/xb2ilwt
“Trump has backed Ukraine into a corner by pausing U.S. weapons shipments and intelligence, but the defenders aren’t completely helpless against Russia” wsj.com/world/trump-ru…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton have expressed support for Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump clashed in a White House meeting. Read more: ow.ly/n9TX50V9X8Y
This is the best summary of the current geopolitical situation I have seen. Sir Alex Younger was head of MI6 between 2014 and 2020. Really worth watching.
Today, one year after the death of Alexei #Navalny, I laid flowers at his grave in Moscow. We honour his commitment to democracy and fight against injustice in Russia. Australia holds the Russian Government solely responsible for his death in prison.