Peter Leavy
Biography
Publications
Peter Leavy retired from the navy in 2024 after 40 years service. He commanded HMAS Stuart and HMAS Sydney as well as the Australian Defence Force Academy. He also served as Australia’s naval attache to the United States and worked in the Navy’s strategic policy and futures area. He is a PhD candidate with the National Security College at the Australian National University, researching contemporary maritime strategies for medium powers and is the President of the Australian Naval Institute.
A step-change to Beijing's "lawfare" in the South China Sea
The “salami slice” approach to island building in the South China Sea has worked well for China. The world risks seeing that same approach repeated in international law.
Overcoming the deliberate legal ambiguity adopted by China’s coast guard
A new order is telling of Beijing’s selective and ongoing effort to undermine the law of the sea.
Clarity needed on a “capability gap”
Counting warships is only one measure of deterrence. An integrated force will be more lethal and that carries a cost.
